bestride

• Verbe signifiant se tenir ou s'asseoir à califourchon sur quelque chose, ou dominer, surplomber quelque chose.

A verb used to indicate the act of sitting or standing with one leg on each side of something, or to dominate or tower over something.

verbe irrégulier

1. Mount or sit astrideC1formal

   To get up on the back of something, such as a horse or bicycle, and sit with one leg on each side.

   Enfourcher

   • He bestrode the horse with practiced ease.
   • The knight bestrode his steed before the battle.
   • She bestrode the bicycle and pedaled away.

   Synonymesget onmountstraddle

2. C2formal

   To stand or tower over something, often in a dominant or commanding way.

   Dominer, surplomber

   • The ancient statue bestrode the entrance to the temple.
   • The mountain bestrode the valley, casting a long shadow.
   • He bestrode the stage like a giant among men.

   Synonymescommanddominateoverlook