astride /əˈstɹaɪ̯d/preposition 2adverb 1 preposition2 •With one’s legs on either side of.The boy sat astride his father’s knee. •Extending across (something).The units have transverse seats, two and three astride the passageway with single or double longitudinal seats alongside the two entrance vestibules in each car. — 1960 adverb1 •With one’s legs on either side.The men ride their horses astride.
