verb To sit or stand with a leg on each side of something; to sit astride.
verb To be on both sides of something; to have parts that are in different places, regions, etc.
verb To consider or favor two apparently opposite sides; to be noncommittal.
Wanting to please both sides, he straddled the issue.
verb To form a disorderly sprawl; to spread out irregularly.
This weed straddles the entire garden.
verb To fire successive artillery shots in front of and behind of a target, especially in order to determine its range (the term "bracket" is often used instead).
verb To place a voluntary raise prior to receiving cards (only by the first player after the blinds).
verb To stand with the ends staggered; said of the spokes of a wagon wheel where they join the hub.