Meaning of straddle

Definition of straddle

a gymnastic exercise performed with a leg on either side of the parallel bars
the act of sitting or standing astride
the option to buy or sell a given stock (or stock index or commodity future) at a given price before a given date; consists of an equal number of put and call options
(verb) sit or stand astride of
range or extend over; occupy a certain area; "The plants straddle the entire state"

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