What does overstride mean?
Overstride means (intransitive) To run or walk with an overly long stride..
Overstride
Pronunciation varies by accent · verb
Meaning
(intransitive) To run or walk with an overly long stride..
Definitions by Sense
- (intransitive) To run or walk with an overly long stride.
- (transitive) To stride (or to stand) over something.
- (transitive) To excel or surpass.
- An overly long stride.
Example Sentences
Unfortunately, by waiting as long as possible each time before jumping, he lost concentration and then, because of overstriding over the first part of the approach run, he made three no-jumps.
Although an overstride was not observed in the diagonal type running walk, a moderate overstride was observed in the lateral type.
Synonyms for overstride
Antonyms for overstride
Related Words
Word Forms
- overstrides
- overstriding
- overstrode
- overstridden
Usage Notes
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Unfortunately, by waiting as long as possible each time before jumping, he lost concentration and then, because of overstriding over the first part of the approach run, he made three no-jumps.
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