v. t. - To walk with long steps, especially in a measured or pompous manner.
v. t. - To stand with the legs wide apart; to straddle.
v. t. - To pass over at a step; to step over.
v. t. - To straddle; to bestride.
n. - The act of stridding; a long step; the space measured by a long step; as, a masculine stride.