Definition of Straddle

1. Noun. A noncommittal or equivocal position.

Generic synonyms: Perspective, Position, View

2. Verb. Sit or stand astride of.
Generic synonyms: Be

3. Noun. A gymnastic exercise performed with a leg on either side of the parallel bars.
Generic synonyms: Gymnastic Exercise

4. Verb. Range or extend over; occupy a certain area. "The plants straddle the entire state"
Exact synonyms: Range
Generic synonyms: Be, Comprise, Constitute, Make Up, Represent
Specialized synonyms: Spread-eagle
Derivative terms: Range

5. Noun. The act of sitting or standing astride.
Exact synonyms: Span
Terms within: Call, Call Option, Put, Put Option
Generic synonyms: Motility, Motion, Move, Movement

6. Verb. Be noncommittal.

7. Noun. The option to buy or sell a given stock (or stock index or commodity future) at a given price before a given date; consists of an equal number of put and call options.
Generic synonyms: Option

Definition of Straddle

1. v. i. To part the legs wide; to stand or to walk with the legs far apart.

2. v. t. To place one leg on one side and the other on the other side of; to stand or sit astride of; as, to straddle a fence or a horse.

3. n. The act of standing, sitting, or walking, with the feet far apart.

Definition of Straddle

1. to sit, stand, or walk with the legs wide apart [v -DLED, -DLING, -DLES]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Straddle

stowps
stowre
stowres
stows
stow away
STP
strabism
strabismic
strabisms
strabismus
strabismuses
strabotomy
Strachey
Strad
Stradavarius
straddle (current term)
straddled
straddler
straddlers
straddles
straddling
stradiot
stradiots
Stradivari
Stradivarius
strads
strae
straes
strafe
strafed

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