striddle /stridˈl/ intransitive verb

(back-formation from stridling) to straddle

striˈder noun

strideˈways or stridling /stridˈ/ adverb (dialect)

Astride

strideˈlegs or strideˈlegged adverb (Scot)

Astride

stride piano noun (jazz)

A rhythmic style of piano-playing derived from ragtime, popularized in Harlem during the 1920s

be into, get into or hit one's stride

To achieve one's normal or expected level of progress, efficiency, degree of success, etc

make great strides

To make rapid progress

take in one's stride

To accomplish without undue effort or difficulty