Straddling meaning : To sit or stand with a leg on each side of something; to sit astride. To be on both sides of something; to have parts that are in different places, regions, etc. To consider or favor two apparently opposite sides; to be noncommittal. To form a disorderly sprawl; to spread out irregularly. To fire successive artillery shots in front of and behind of a target, especially in order to determine its range (the term "bracket" is often used instead). To place a voluntary raise prior to receiving cards (only by the first player after the blinds). To stand with the ends staggered; said of the spokes of a wagon wheel where they join the hub. To execute a commodities market spread.