What does "bestriding" mean?

present participle and gerund of bestride

What is a synonym for "bestriding"?

Common synonyms include: abut, abut on, arch, arch over, back, be based on.

Bestriding

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Verb

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present participle and gerund of bestride form-of, gerund, participle, present

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abut abut on arch arch over back be based on

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"It might seem as if the ancient founder of the castle were bestriding the thunderstorm, and proclaiming his displeasure at the reconciliation of his descendant with the enemy of his house."

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