strad·dle 
/ˈstrædl̟/ verb
strad·dles; strad·dled; strad·dling /ˈstrædl̟/ verb [+ obj] 1 : to sit or ride with a leg on either side of (something)
▪ He straddled the stool. ▪ She straddled the horse. 2 a : to be on both sides of (something)
▪ Campsites straddled the river. — often used figuratively ▪ Their music straddles the line between rock and jazz.
b : to have parts that are in (different places, regions, etc.)
▪ Turkey straddles Asia and Europe. — often used figuratively ▪ The movie straddles too many genres. 3 : to agree with or seem to agree with two opposite sides of (something)
▪ She straddled the issue.
▪ He straddled the stool. ▪ She straddled the horse.
▪ Campsites straddled the river. — often used figuratively ▪ Their music straddles the line between rock and jazz.
b : to have parts that are in (different places, regions, etc.)
▪ Turkey straddles Asia and Europe. — often used figuratively ▪ The movie straddles too many genres.
▪ She straddled the issue.
