The term 'bestride' is a verb meaning to sit or stand with one leg on either side of something. It can also mean to DOMINATE or be in control of something. The crossword solutions for this term are 'DOMINATE' (8 letters), 'MOUNT' (5 letters), 'ATOP' (4 letters) and 'STRADDLE' (8 letters). All of these words have similar meanings to bestride, with 'DOMINATE' and 'STRADDLE' being the most closely related. 'MOUNT' and 'ATOP' refer to the physical act of sitting or standing on something.