What does wijdbeens in Dutch mean?

What is the meaning of the word wijdbeens in Dutch? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use wijdbeens in Dutch.

The word wijdbeens in Dutch means wijdbeens, wijdbeens, schrijlings, schrijlings. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word wijdbeens

wijdbeens

(legs: apart)

Luke was relaxing on the bed; his arms were behind his head and his legs were akimbo.

wijdbeens

(with legs apart)

You need to stand akimbo for this next exercise.

schrijlings

(astride sth)

One of the stunt performers stood up at the back of the motorcycle while the driver sat astraddle.

schrijlings

(with legs on either side of sth)

Horsewomen used to ride side-saddle because their long skirts made it difficult to sit astride.

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