See Also:

astraddle (iou) and set-up (oh)


astraddle (iou)



astraddle adverb & pred. adjective. M17.
[from A preposition1 6 + STRADDLE noun.]
In a straddling position; astride (of).

set-up (oh)



[C usually singular] the way that something is organized or arranged
::the traditional classroom set-up
[C usually singular] informal a dishonest plan that is intended to trick someone
::How do I know this isn't a set-up?
[U] the act of organizing something, such as a business or a computer system
::The IT department will assist you with installation and setup.
[C] several pieces of equipment that work together in a system
::'Do you use the school darkroom?' 'No, I've got my own setup at Home.'
-see also set up at set 1