Synonyms for straddle

Noun

1. straddle, position, view, perspective

usage: a noncommittal or equivocal position

2. straddle, gymnastic exercise

usage: a gymnastic exercise performed with the legs straddling the parallel bars

3. straddle, span, motion, movement, move, motility

usage: the act of sitting or standing astride

4. straddle, option

usage: 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

Verb

1. straddle, be

usage: sit or stand astride of

2. range, straddle, constitute, represent, make up, comprise, be

usage: range or extend over; occupy a certain area; "The plants straddle the entire state"

3. straddle

usage: be noncommittal