straddle

A posture in which one straddles something.

(military) A pair or salvo of successive artillery shots falling both in front of and behind a target.

(finance) An investment strategy involving simultaneous trade with put and call options on the same security at the same strike price, giving a non-directional position sensitive to volatility.

(poker) A voluntary raise made prior to receiving cards by the first player after the blinds.

(mining) A vertical mine-timber supporting a set.