verb
overstride
Overstride (verb) means to take steps that are longer than they should be when running or walking.
verb
1
To take steps that are longer than they should be when running or walking.
"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."
— John Kerr, Counselling Athletes: Applying Reversal Theory (2002)
2
To step or stand with one leg on each side of something.
3
To do better than, or go beyond, someone or something else.
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What is the meaning of overstride?
"overstride" (verb) means to take steps that are longer than they should be when running or walking.
What are the different meanings of overstride?
"overstride" has 3 main meanings: 1. To take steps that are longer than they should be when running or walking; 2. To step or stand with one leg on each side of something; 3. To do better than, or go beyond, someone or something else.
