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straddle

noun verb

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…

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Word length
8
Starts with
S
Ends with
E
Contains
TR
Scrabble score
10

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Pronunciation

ˈstɹæd.əl

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Definitions

noun

  1. 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

noun

  1. the act of sitting or standing astride

noun

  1. a gymnastic exercise performed with a leg on either side of the parallel bars

noun

  1. a noncommittal or equivocal position

verb

  1. range or extend over; occupy a certain area

    “The plants straddle the entire state”

verb

  1. be noncommittal

verb

  1. sit or stand astride of

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Example Sentences

The plants straddle the entire state

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