[stride] vb strode ; strid.den ; strid.ing [ME, fr. OE stridan; akin to MLG striden to straddle, OHG stritan to quarrel] vi (bef. 12c) 1: to stand astride
2: to move with or as if with long steps
3: to take a very long step ~ vt 1: bestride, straddle
2: to step over
3: to move over or along with or as if with long measured steps -- strid.er n
[2]stride n (bef. 12c) 1 a: a cycle of locomotor movements (as of a horse) completed when the feet regain the initial relative positions; also: the distance traversed in a stride b: the most effective natural pace: maximum competence or capability--often used in the phrase hit one's stride
2: a long step
3: an act of striding
4: a stage of progress: advance
5: a manner of striding
6: stride piano -- in stride 1: without interference with regular activities
2: without emotional reaction "took the news in stride"