astride

• ظرف يعني «ممتطياً» أو «من جانبين متقابلين» أي الجلوس أو الوقوف بحيث تكون إحدى الساقين على كل جانب من الشيء. كما يُستعمل مجازاً بمعنى «ممتداً عبر» أو «محتوياً على» أو «مشرفاً على».

An adverb meaning "with one leg on each side of something" or "in a straddling position." It can also be used figuratively to mean "spanning across" or "extending over" something.

1. With one leg on each sideB2formal

   Positioned with a leg on either side of something, such as a horse, chair, or object.

   ممتطيًا

   • He sat astride the horse with confidence.
   • She perched astride the fence, watching the game.
   • The rider sat astride the motorcycle, ready to go.

   المرادفاتastraddle

2. With legs stretched far apartB2formal

   Standing or sitting with the legs widely separated.

   باسطًا ساقيه على نطاق واسع

   • He stood astride the narrow path, blocking the way.
   • The gymnast landed astride the balance beam.
   • She sat astride the bench, stretching her legs.

   المرادفاتastraddle