Definition of Straddle

to be on both sides of something; to sit or stand with one leg on each side

Examples of Straddle in a sentence

He knew he couldn’t straddle the issue any longer and that he would have to choose sides.  🔊

She tried to straddle the horse, but he kept bucking her off.  🔊

It was difficult for her to straddle her vehicle on the car wash tracks.  🔊

In order to climb the fence, she needed to carefully straddle the structure.  🔊

She was too little for the carousel ride as she couldn’t straddle the horse.  🔊

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