'Striding' definitions:

Definition of 'Striding'

From: GCIDE
  • Stride \Stride\, v. t. [imp. Strode(Obs. Strid); p. p. Stridden(Obs. Strid); p. pr. & vb. n. Striding.] [AS. str[imac]dan to stride, to strive; akin to LG. striden, OFries. str[imac]da to strive, D. strijden to strive, to contend, G. streiten, OHG. str[imac]tan; of uncertain origin. Cf. Straddle.]
  • 1. To walk with long steps, especially in a measured or pompous manner. [1913 Webster]
  • Mars in the middle of the shining shield Is graved, and strides along the liquid field. --Dryden. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. To stand with the legs wide apart; to straddle. [1913 Webster]

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