Definition of 'straddle'

Noun

1. a noncommittal or equivocal position
2. a gymnastic exercise performed with a leg on either side of the parallel bars
3. the act of sitting or standing astride
      Synonyms: span
4. 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. sit or stand astride of
2. range or extend over; occupy a certain area; "The plants straddle the entire state"
      Synonyms: range
3. be noncommittal
      Antonyms: side go with

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