"astraddle of" meaning in English

See astraddle of in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Preposition

Head templates: {{head|en|prepositions|head=}} astraddle of, {{en-prep}} astraddle of
  1. In a straddling position on. Synonyms: astraddle
    Sense id: en-astraddle_of-en-prep-JjBTBB4R Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English prepositions

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