Stride: meaning, definitions and examples
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stride
[ straɪd ]
in sports
A long step or stage in walking or running.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She took long strides across the field.
- He crossed the finish line with a powerful stride.
Translations
Translations of the word "stride" in other languages:
🇵🇹 passo largo
🇮🇳 लंबा कदम
🇩🇪 großer Schritt
🇮🇩 langkah panjang
🇺🇦 довгий крок
🇵🇱 duży krok
🇯🇵 大股で歩く
🇫🇷 grande enjambée
🇪🇸 zancada
🇹🇷 uzun adım
🇰🇷 큰 걸음
🇸🇦 خطوة واسعة
🇨🇿 dlouhý krok
🇸🇰 dlhý krok
🇨🇳 大步
🇸🇮 velik korak
🇮🇸 stórt skref
🇰🇿 ұзын қадам
🇬🇪 დიდი ნაბიჯი
🇦🇿 uzun addım
🇲🇽 zancada
Etymology
The word 'stride' originated from the Old English word 'strīdan', which means 'to stride'. The concept of taking long steps has been essential for human locomotion throughout history, from hunting and gathering to modern sports. The word has evolved to represent not just a physical action, but also a metaphor for progress and determination.
See also: striding.