Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (v. t.) To walk with long steps, especially in a measured or pompous manner. 2. (v. t.) To stand with the legs wide apart; to straddle. 3. (v. t.) To pass over at a step; to step over. 4. (v. t.) To straddle; to bestride. 5. (n.) The act of striding; a long step; the space measured by a long step; as, a masculine stride.

Multi-Version Concordance Stride (2 Occurrences) Job 18:7 The steps of his strength shall be straitened, and his own counsel shall cast him down. (See NAS) Proverbs 30:29 There are three things whose steps are good to see, even four whose goings are fair: (See RSV NIV)