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PRONUNCIATION OF ASTRADDLE

astraddle  [əˈstrædəl] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF ASTRADDLE

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Astraddle can act as an adjective and a preposition.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

The preposition is an invariable grammatical category, that has no meaning itself and which serves to link or relate terms.

WHAT DOES ASTRADDLE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of astraddle in the English dictionary

The definition of astraddle in the dictionary is with a leg on either side of something. Other definition of astraddle is astride.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH ASTRADDLE


addle
ˈædəl
bestraddle
bɪˈstrædəl
chiliadal
ˌkɪlɪˈædəl
faddle
ˈfædəl
fiddle-faddle
ˈfɪdəlˌfædəl
gonadal
ˈɡɒnædəl
monadal
mɒˈnædəl
offsaddle
ˈɒfˌsædəl
packsaddle
ˈpækˌsædəl
paddle
ˈpædəl
paddler
ˈpædəl
raddle
ˈrædəl
resaddle
riːˈsædəl
saddle
ˈsædəl
skedaddle
skɪˈdædəl
spraddle
ˈsprædəl
staddle
ˈstædəl
straddle
ˈstrædəl
unsaddle
ʌnˈsædəl

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE ASTRADDLE

astr.
astragal
astragali
astragalus
astrakhan
astral
astral plane
astral projection
astrally
astrand
astrantia
astraphobia
astraphobic
astrapophobia
astray
astrict
astriction
astrictive
astrictively
astride

WORDS THAT END LIKE ASTRADDLE

at the fiddle
Biddle
cuddle
daddle
doddle
dog paddle
doggie paddle
doggy paddle
fiddle
griddle
huddle
in the saddle
pig in the middle
puddle
riddle
side-saddle
stock saddle
swaddle
twaddle
waddle

Synonyms and antonyms of astraddle in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «astraddle» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF ASTRADDLE

Find out the translation of astraddle to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of astraddle from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «astraddle» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

astraddle
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

horcajadas
570 millions of speakers

English

astraddle
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

astraddle
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

astraddle
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

astraddle
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

astraddle
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

দুই পা দুই দিকে খুব ফাঁক করিয়া দিয়া
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

à califourchon
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Berlanggar
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

rittlings
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

跨っ
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

astraddle
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Astraddle
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

cởi lên
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

கால்களை இரண்டு பக்கங்களிலும்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

अष्टपैलू
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

bacaklarını ayırarak
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

astraddle
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

astraddle
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

astraddle
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

astraddle
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

τα σκέλη
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

astraddle
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

astraddle
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

astraddle
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of astraddle

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «ASTRADDLE»

The term «astraddle» is normally little used and occupies the 141.059 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «ASTRADDLE» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «astraddle» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «astraddle» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about astraddle

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «ASTRADDLE»

Discover the use of astraddle in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to astraddle and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Basic Tort Law: Cases, Statutes, and Problems
Cullison testified that Ernest ''kept grabbing at it with his hand, like he was going to take it out,'' and ''took it to mean he was going to shoot me'' when Ernest threatened to ''jump astraddle'' of Cullison. Although no one actually touched ...
Arthur Best, David W. Barnes, 2007
2
The American Legal System: Perspectives, Politics, ...
Cullison testified that, while Ernest never withdrew the gun from his holster, he grabbed for the gun a few times and shook the gun at plaintiff while threatening to jump astraddle of Cullison if he did not leave Sandy atone. Cullison testified that  ...
Albert P. Melone, Allan Karnes, 2008
3
The English dialect dictionary
Flt. Astraddle on their proud steeds full of fire, TENNANT Ausltr [1812) 32, ed. 1311. Ayr. Thc tongs ware placed astraddle in front of the grate, GALT Eutm? ( r623) xxvi. Cum.We pot t'winnlass astruddle eh t'wholl, Sancrsson 10: Swap ( 1381) ...
J. Wright, 2004
4
The Autobiography of Earnest Sims
I asked as Ervin killed the engine of the Suzuki, still astraddle the seat, hands on the handlebars, feet plated on the street, the wind flagging his blue-dots handkerchief headdress, those same fears the black woman experienced in the movie ...
Earnest Sims, 2012
5
Popular Science
PAUL. W. GARTNER. To rest, sit astraddle of the buoyant board GIFT WRAPPING HELPS SELL NEW HOUSE INVISIBLE MARKS SPOT PvANSOM. more modern cigar-shaped board, which contains an air chamber throughout its entire length.
6
English and Karen Dictionary: By Jonathan Wade. Kopftitel
Afstrad'dle, adv. be astraddle, 095фво'1оос1'1065; sit astraddle, 0959131035. As'tral, a. 0350352018800581831,0051810888005. As-tray', adv. be astray, eßßœsßacìů; go astray, oosfâmä. A-stride', adv. See ASTRADDLE. As-tringe', v. t.  ...
Jonathan Wade, 1850
7
Last Song of Standing Bear
“Sit astraddle of him to hold him down, and tell him when I am ready.” “He is going to fix your shoulder, Red Devil. I will sit astraddle of you and hold you in place. I will tell you when he is ready to fix it.” Red Devil nodded his head, and Standing ...
Donovan Harrison, 2011
8
Koasati Grammar
TABLE 3.12 Verbs Requiring Sporadic Auxiliaries acapafkan 'to be astraddle' acapafkat hacca:lin 'to stand astraddle' (hacc£:lin 'to stand') acapafkat fopotlin 'to pass through astraddle' (f op6tlin 'to pass through') abahnatahlin 'to stick one's ...
Bel Abbey, 1991
9
Thinking: Readings in Cognitive Science
... chair open like this, I'm not gonna shut it', as leaves table with chair pulled out ( a), etc. 5. Eva, [gi] (from 'giddiup'). Prototype: bouncing on a spring-horse Features: (a) horse (later, other large animals and riding toys which one sits astraddle), ...
Philip Nicholas Johnson-Laird, Peter Cathcart Wason, 1977
10
2001: A Texas Folklore Odyssey
"He told me a woman wasn't made to ride astraddle a horse, and that sure took the fun out of having a divided skirt."24 Did Uncle Dempsey have it from a Higher Authority that little Leila was going against the natural order of things? Even a ...
Francis Edward Abernethy, Shannon R. Thompson, 2001

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «ASTRADDLE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term astraddle is used in the context of the following news items.
1
The smart way to smart cities: shift state capitals out of overcrowded …
Malaysia's political capital is located at Putrajaya, a brand new city astraddle the highway to the international airport. The BJP in its manifesto ... «Scroll.in, Jul 15»
2
Donnie Johnston: Cars were cool — even without AC
Given this absence of traffic, Russell would just pull his old Mercury astraddle of the crossing, pull out the soap, rags and wax and start washing ... «Fredericksburg.com, Jun 15»
3
Our favourite WB Yeats poem: John Banville and Colm Tóibín on …
Astraddle on the dolphin's mire and blood,. Spirit after Spirit! The smithies break the flood. The golden smithies of the Emperor! Marbles of the ... «Irish Times, Jun 15»
4
Missoula's Greenough Mansion inspired young Paul Harvey
Astraddle a sparkling mountain stream, snuggled in a protected valley, with just enough imported by the state university and anything you really ... «The Missoulian, May 15»
5
Far From the Madding Crowd
She races her horse across the moors of Wessex—Hardy's fictionalization of the rural English county of Dorset—riding astraddle in a most ... «Salt Lake City Weekly, May 15»
6
best of Switzerland
... deeply Germanic Basel and its bold architecture, shopping-chic Geneva astraddle Europe's largest lake, tycoon-magnet Zug, and uber-cool ... «Stuff.co.nz, May 15»
7
Far from the Madding Crowd movie review: a woman's choices
She races her horse across the moors of Wessex — Hardy's fictionalization of the rural English county of Dorset — riding astraddle in a most ... «Flick Filosopher, Apr 15»
8
Photo courtesy of Frances E. Willard Memorial Library and Archives
... turning, then attempting to get astraddle the "mysterious animal" without the assistance of anyone, including those handsome gentlemen. «Bicycling, Apr 15»
9
'The Wolf Border', by Sarah Hall
Hall made an intriguing formal choice by setting this novel astraddle the Scottish independence referendum — which passes in the book. «Financial Times, Apr 15»
10
Two most notorious outlaws of the Old West
Frank married an Independence, Missouri, girl named Annie Ralston, a very flamboyant girl who always wore a black riding outfit astraddle her ... «Leavenworth Times, Apr 15»

REFERENCE
« EDUCALINGO. Astraddle [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/astraddle>. May 2024 ».
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