Definition of straddle - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
extend overtr. extend across or be situated on both sides of somethingtr.
- The city straddles the river..
2.
physical positiontr./intr. sit or stand with one leg on either side of an objecttr./intr.
- He straddled the bike and waited for her to get ready..
3.
indecisionintr. be unable to decide between different opinions or actionsintr.
- She straddled the issue during the debate..
4.
militarytr. TECH. fire shots in front of and behind a targettr. TECH.
- The artillery straddled the enemy position.
Noun
1.
positionact of sitting or standing with legs on either side of something
- He maintained a straddle on the fence while watching the event..
2.
financeTECH. investment strategy with put and call optionsTECH.
- He used a straddle to hedge his investments.
3.
militaryTECH. pair of shots landing around a targetTECH.
- The artillery achieved a straddle on the enemy position.
4.
indecisionRare noncommittal attitude or positionRare
- His straddle on the issue frustrated both sides.
5.
gamblingTECH. US voluntary raise before receiving cards in pokerTECH. US
- She made a straddle before the deal.
Images of straddle
act of sitting or standing with legs on either side of something
Expressions with straddle
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remain neutral in a conflict or decision
She tends to straddle the fence during political debates.
avoid taking a clear stance on a topic
The politician straddled an issue to avoid controversy.
maintain involvement with two opposing groups
She tends to straddle both camps in political debates.
financial strategy selling call and put options
The investor used a short straddle to profit from market stability.
options strategy buying call and put options together
He used a long straddle to hedge against market volatility.
gymnastic move rolling with legs apart
She performed a perfect straddle roll on the mat.
financial strategy involving buying call and put options
He invested in a straddle stock to hedge his portfolio.
Origin of straddle
Middle English, stradlen (to stand or walk with legs apart)
Terms with straddle included in their meaning
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riding
straddle and ride something like an animal mount
Examples of straddle in a sentence
The fence straddles the property line. She straddled the fence to get a better view. The gymnast straddled the beam with perfect balance. He straddled between two career choices. They straddled on the decision for weeks. The navy ships straddled the target during the exercise.
The tanks straddled the advancing troops with precision. The gymnast performed a perfect straddle on the balance beam. His straddle on the motorcycle looked uncomfortable. A straddle can be profitable in volatile markets. Investors often consider a straddle during uncertain times. The naval exercise included a straddle to test accuracy. During training, achieving a straddle was a key objective. Her straddle on the proposal annoyed everyone. The politician's straddle left voters confused. He decided to place a straddle to increase the pot. The game started with a straddle from the player on the left.
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- French:enjamber, position à califourchon, ...
- German:sich über beide Seiten erstrecken, Grätsche, ...
- Italian:estendersi su, montare a cavalcioni, ...
- Spanish:extenderse sobre, sentarse a horcajadas, ...
- Portuguese:abranger, posição de pernas afastadas, ...
- Chinese:横跨, 跨坐姿势, ...
- Japanese:またがる, またがり, ...
- Arabic:اِمْتَدَّ, وَضْعِيَّةُ الاِمْتِطاء, ...
- Hebrew:לְהִשָּׂרַע עַל פְּנֵי, פִּיסּוּק רַגְלַיִם, ...
- Russian:охватывать, стоять верхом, ...
- Ukrainian:простягатися через, положення верхи, ...
- Hindi:दोनों ओर फैला होना, किसी चीज़ के दोनों ओर पैर रखकर बैठने या खड़े होने की स्थिति, ...
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