astraddle

1 of 2

adverb

astrad·​dle ə-ˈstra-dᵊl How to pronounce astraddle (audio)
: on or above and extending onto both sides : astride

astraddle

2 of 2

preposition

: with one leg on each side of : astride

Word History

First Known Use

Adverb

circa 1611, in the meaning defined above

Preposition

1832, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of astraddle was circa 1611

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“Astraddle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/astraddle. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

astraddle

adverb or preposition
astrad·​dle
ə-ˈstrad-ᵊl

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