1. past tense of bestride; sat or stood with one leg on each side of something
Usage: past tense form
2. past tense of bestride; dominated or controlled in a powerful way
Usage: past tense form; figurative

Examples

• The knight bestrode his mighty horse before battle.
• She bestrode the fence to get a better view of the parade.
• The ancient colossus bestrode the harbor entrance.
• He bestrode the narrow world like a giant.
• The general bestrode his empire with absolute authority.
• The statue bestrode the town square for centuries.