astride

prep. a horcajadas sobre, con una pierna a cada lado

adv. a horcajadas, con una pierna a cada lado de la montura

a horcajadas, a caballo, montado

Ex: It occupies 15 square miles on the shore of Lake Tiemblo, and because of its location astride major rail and highway facilities it is a center of industry and shopping.

= a horcajadas, a caballo, con una pierna a cada lado de
Ex: No person shall ride upon a motorcycle as a passenger unless, when sitting astride the seat, the person can reach the footrests with both feet.
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* astride... and... = a caballo entre... y..., a mitad de camino entre... y...

= a caballo entre... y..., a mitad de camino entre... y...
Ex: It occupies 15 square miles on the shore of Lake Tiemblo, and because of its location astride major rail and highway facilities it is a center of industry and shopping.