A dictionary says : Straddle v. sit or stand with one leg on either side of.
As of I know, 'either' in that phrase means 'each of two', which is plural in meaning. Thus, I suppose I'm being forced to substitue 'two legs' for 'one leg.' Please, Tell me the truth.
The dictionary definition is correct. When you straddle something, your groin is over that something, and your right leg is on one side of it, and your left leg is on the other side of it.
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The dictionary definition is correct. When you straddle something, your groin is over that something, and your right leg is on one side of it, and your left leg is on the other side of it.