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noun
- 1. the full extent of something from end to end; the amount of space that something covers: "a warehouse with a clear span of 28 feet"
verb
- 1. (of a bridge, arch, etc.) extend from side to side of: "the stream was spanned by a narrow bridge"
1. : the distance from the end of the thumb to the end of the little finger of a spread hand. also : an English unit of length equal to nine inches (22.9 centimeters) 2. : an extent, stretch, reach, or spread between two limits: such as. a. : a limited space (as of time) especially : an individual's lifetime. b.
SPAN definition: 1. the period of time that something exists or happens: 2. the length of something from one end to…. Learn more.
the distance between the tip of the thumb and the tip of the little finger when the hand is fully extended. a unit of length corresponding to this distance, commonly taken as 9 inches (23 centimeters). a distance, amount, piece, etc., of this length or of some small extent: a span of lace. Civil Engineering, Architecture.
noun. 1. the interval, space, or distance between two points, such as the ends of a bridge or arch. 2. the complete duration or extent. the span of his life. 3. psychology. the amount of material that can be processed in a single mental act. apprehension span.
Jul 21, 2024 · Any of various traditional units of length approximating this distance, especially the English handspan of 9 inches forming ⅛ fathom and equivalent to 22.86 cm. (by extension) A small space or a brief portion of time. He has a short attention span and gets bored within minutes.
Any distance between two things is called a span. These end points can be physical, like the span of a rope between two trees, or they can be more abstract, such as the span of time between five and six o'clock.
1. the full extent, stretch, or reach of something. 2. a period of time during which something continues; duration. 3. a. the distance or space between two supports of a structure, as an arch or a bridge. b. the part of the structure between the supports.
SPAN definition: 1. the period of time that something exists or happens: 2. the length of something from one end to…. Learn more.
Span definition: The extent or measure of space between two points or extremities, as of a bridge or roof; the breadth.
the interval, space, or distance between two points, such as the ends of a bridge or arch. the complete duration or extent: the span of his life. the amount of material that can be processed in a single mental act: apprehension span, span of attention. short for wingspan.
