BESTRIDE


Meaning of BESTRIDE in English

v. 25B6; verb

the oilfield bestrides the border : EXTEND ACROSS, lie on both sides of, straddle, span, bridge.

he bestrode his horse : STRADDLE, sit/stand astride.

Italy bestrode Europe in opera : DOMINATE, tower over/above.

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