Answer: bestrode

AnswerCrossword Clue
BESTRODETowered over
BESTRODEStepped over.
BESTRODEStraddled.
BESTRODEStraddled
BESTRODESat on, formally
bestrodeto step over or across with long strides
bestrodeto get or be astride of; have or place the legs on both sides of
bestrodeto stand or tower over; dominate
bestrodeBESTRIDE, to straddle (to side, stand, or walk with the legs far apart)