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striding

noun · verb · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /ˈstɹaɪdɪŋ/
  • rhymes with -aɪdɪŋ
  • CMU ARPABET: S T R AY1 D IH0 NG Digits mark lexical stress: 1 primary, 2 secondary, 0 unstressed.

1

noun

Meaning 1

The act of one who strides; a long step.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

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2

noun

Meaning 2

A technique for propelling forward that appears similar to walking, where a foot slides forward on the opposite side of a pole being planted to provide a location to apply force.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

Topics: hobbies, lifestyle, skiing, sports

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3

verb

Meaning 3

present participle and gerund of stride

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: form-of, gerund, participle, present

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History

Etymology

From Middle English strydynge, equivalent to stride + -ing.

From Middle English strydyng, stridende, strydand, from Old English strīdende, from Proto-Germanic *strīdandz, present participle of Proto-Germanic *strīdaną (“to endeavour; stand tall; withstand; take long steps”), equivalent to stride + -ing.