To cross over or traverse by striding; (occasionally) to trample down by striding. Also in figurative context.

transitive. To push against. Obsolete. rare.

transitive. To step over with a stride.

To stride across, to step across with long strides. Also figurative.

To stand or stride across, over (a wide space, etc.), from one stepping place to another at a distance; to sit astride on, across.

To sit, stand, or walk with one leg on either side of; to stride over; to bestride. Also figurative.