1. to sit or stand with one leg on each side of something
Usage: third person singular present tense of ‘bestride’
2. to dominate or tower over something in an impressive way
Usage: third person singular present tense of ‘bestride’; figurative

Examples

• The giant statue bestrides the entrance to the harbor.
• He bestrides his motorcycle with confidence.
• The bridge bestrides the river valley below.
• She bestrides the corporate world like a colossus.
• The mountain range bestrides two different countries.
• The rider bestrides his horse with practiced ease.