straddle

(noun) a noncommittal or equivocal position.

(noun) a gymnastic exercise performed with a leg on either side of the parallel bars.

(noun) the act of sitting or standing astride. Synonyms: span.

(noun) 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.

(verb) range or extend over; occupy a certain area. Synonyms: range. Examples: "The plants straddle the entire state."

(verb) be noncommittal.