1. to sit or stand with one leg on each side of something
2. to extend across or span something
3. to take a neutral or noncommittal position on an issue

1. a position with legs on either side of something
2. a noncommittal or neutral stance

Examples

• She straddled the fence to climb over it.
• The bridge straddles the river at its narrowest point.
• The politician tried to straddle the controversial issue.
• He maintained a careful straddle on the debate topic.
• The town straddles the state border.
• She sat in a straddle position on the horse.
• The company’s headquarters straddle two city blocks.