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Definition of Straddler
1. one that straddles [n -S] - See also: straddles
Lexicographical Neighbors of Straddler
Literary usage of Straddler
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Construction and Maintenance of Railway Roadbed and Track by Frederick John Prior (1907)
"straddler METHOD. Draw spikes, plug holes, adze ties, and set plates under rail
... The blow of the hammer is received by a straddler, which in turn ..."
2. Notes on Track: Construction and Maintenance by Walter Mason Camp (1904)
"The straddler is also much heavier, as would be surmised from the view, one being
seen over ... Each straddler used with this machine, when out of service, ..."
3. Notes on Track: Construction and Maintenance by Walter Mason Camp (1904)
"The straddler is also much heavier, as would be surmised from the view, one being
seen over ... Each straddler used with this machine, when out of service, ..."
4. The Geometric Theory of Ordinary Differential Equations and Algebraic Functions by Georges Valiron (1984)
"straddler women were able to initiate breweries earlier and maintain them ...
A higher percentage of straddler women have been able to invest in the more ..."
5. Railroad Construction: Theory and Practice : a Textbook for the Use of by Walter Loring Webb (1908)
"A straddler, which straddles the rail somewhat like an inverted U, is very useful
for this purpose, since it makes it possible to strike the head of the ..."
6. Railroad Construction: Theory and Practice; a Text-book for the Use of by Walter Loring Webb (1922)
"A straddler, which straddles the rail somewhat like an inverted U, is very useful
for this purpose, since it makes it possible to strike the head of the ..."
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