astraddle

UK
/əˈstræd.əl/
US
/əˈstræd.əl/

Translations

astraddleadjective
more astraddle
Comp.
most astraddle
Super.
UK
/əˈstræd.əl/
US
/əˈstræd.əl/
à califourchon
He maintained an astraddle stance to keep his balance.
Il gardait une position à califourchon pour rester en équilibre.
astraddleadverb
UK
/əˈstræd.əl/
US
/əˈstræd.əl/
à califourchon
She sat astraddle on the back of the chair.
Elle était assise à califourchon sur le dossier de la chaise.
Synonyms
on either side
in a position straddling

Definitions

astraddleadjective
Positioned with a leg on each side of something; straddling.
He maintained an astraddle stance to keep his balance.
astraddleadverb
With one's legs positioned on either side of something; straddling.
She sat astraddle on the back of the chair.