striding

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/ˈstɹaɪdɪŋ/ English

Definitions

verb

To walk with long steps.
To stand with the legs wide apart; to straddle.
To pass over at a step; to step over.
To straddle; to bestride.

noun

The act of one who strides; a long step.
A technique for propelling forward that appears similar to walking, where a foot slides forward on the opposite side of a pole being planted to provide a location to apply force.

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Synonyms

classic striding striding technique step pace tread footstep march straddling steplength stepping footpace stepper steps gait cross-step route step footfall stiltwalking

Rhymes

abiding providing chiding gliding coinciding guiding deriding presiding hiding overriding

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