Associations to the word «Straddle»
Noun
- Wyoming
- Mule
- Boots
- Rim
- Northeast
- Deposit
- Wrist
- Back
- Delaware
- Rider
- Trench
- Forming
- Drain
- Terminus
- Shore
- Territory
- Sierra
- Warwick
- Lap
- Osaka
- Destroyer
- Gap
- Lying
- Hill
- Brisbane
- Pillow
- Idaho
- Roll
- Brook
- Coffin
- Rib
- Riverside
- Bronco
- Raise
- Hang
- Tennessee
- Rail
- Edge
- Glance
- Technique
- Golf
- Hampshire
- Fork
- Route
- Boulevard
- Casino
- Powder
- Rope
- Butt
- Dudley
- Lower
- Queens
- Volcano
- Motorcycle
- Classification
- Fist
- Recreation
- Bay
- Franklin
- Spur
- Northern
- Investor
- Limit
- Lie
- Thumb
Adjective
Adverb
Wiktionary
STRADDLE, verb. To sit or stand with a leg on each side of something. To sit astride.
STRADDLE, verb. To be on both sides of something. To have parts that are in different places, regions, etc.
STRADDLE, verb. To consider or favor two apparently opposite sides. To be noncommittal.
STRADDLE, verb. To form a disorderly sprawl. To spread out irregularly.
STRADDLE, verb. (military) To fire successive artillery shots in front of and behind of a target, especially in order to determine its range.
STRADDLE, verb. (poker) To place a voluntary raise prior to receiving cards (only by the first player after the blinds).
STRADDLE, verb. (intransitive) To stand with the ends staggered; said of the spokes of a wagon wheel where they join the hub.
STRADDLE, verb. (economy) to execute a commodities market spread
STRADDLE, noun. A posture in which one straddles something
STRADDLE, noun. (finance) an investment strategy involving trade in derivatives
STRADDLE, noun. (poker) A voluntary raise made prior to receiving cards by the first player after the blinds.
STRADDLE CARRIER, noun. A vehicle used in ports and yards for stacking and moving freight containers.
STRADDLE CARRIERS, noun. Plural of straddle carrier
Dictionary definition
STRADDLE, noun. A noncommittal or equivocal position.
STRADDLE, noun. A gymnastic exercise performed with a leg on either side of the parallel bars.
STRADDLE, noun. The act of sitting or standing astride.
STRADDLE, 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.
STRADDLE, verb. Sit or stand astride of.
STRADDLE, verb. Range or extend over; occupy a certain area; "The plants straddle the entire state".
STRADDLE, verb. Be noncommittal.
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