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1Span (length) — Span is the width of a human hand, from the tip of the thumb to the tip of the pinky finger. In ancient times, a span was considered to be 1/2 cubit. See also: English unit; 1 span := 9 inches:= 0.2286 mIn Slavic languages, the analogue of span… …
2Span — may refer to length or space:* span (length), the width of a human hand * span (architecture) ** For powerlines, the distance between two pylons ** For aerial tramways, the distance between two supporting structures ** For a bridge, the distance… …
3width — [n] breadth, wideness of some amount amplitude, area, broadness, compass, cross measure, diameter, distance across, expanse, extent, girth, measure, range, reach, scope, span, squatness, stretch, thickness; concepts 760,788,792 Ant. height,… …
4span — {{Roman}}I.{{/Roman}} noun 1 length ADJECTIVE ▪ full ▪ broad, wide ▪ a broad span of interests ▪ clear ▪ …
5width — noun ADJECTIVE ▪ great ▪ the great width of his shoulders ▪ entire, full, overall, total, whole ▪ …
6span — [[t]spæ̱n[/t]] spans, spanning, spanned 1) N COUNT: usu supp N A span is the period of time between two dates or events during which something exists, functions, or happens. The batteries had a life span of six hours... Gradually the time span… …
7span — I UK [spæn] / US noun [countable, usually singular] Word forms span : singular span plural spans 1) the amount of time that something lasts Nearly 100 witnesses testified over a span of 20 days. attention/concentration span (= the period for… …
8span — span1 [ spæn ] noun count usually singular 1. ) the amount of time that something lasts: Nearly 100 witnesses testified over a span of 20 days. attention/concentration span (=the period for which you can concentrate): Kids these days have a very… …
9width — noun 1) the width of the river Syn: breadth, broadness, wideness, thickness, span, diameter, girth Ant: length 2) the width of experience required Syn: range …
10span — 1. noun 1) a six foot wing span Syn: extent, length, width, reach, stretch, spread, distance, range 2) the span of one working day Syn: period, space, time, duration …
