straddle meaning and definition

STRADDLE noun

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

STRADDLE verb

Definition of straddle (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