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- DictionarySpan/span/
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"
Definitions of span. noun. the distance or interval between two points. see more. noun. a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc. synonyms: bridge. see more. noun. a unit of length based on the width of the expanded human hand (usually taken as 9 inches) see more. noun.
6 days ago · 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.
1. The extent or measure of space between two points or extremities, as of a bridge or roof; the breadth. 2. The distance between the tips of the wings of an airplane. 3. The section between two abutments or piers of a bridge. 4. Something, such as a railroad trestle or bridge, that extends from one point to another. 5.
Definition of span verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
the measurement of something from one side to the other. The kite has a span of 1.5 metres. Definition of span noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
noun. /spæn/ the length of time that something lasts or is able to continue I worked with him over a span of six years. The project must be completed within a specific time span. Small children have a short attention span. a study of the entire span of Arab history see lifespan. Questions about grammar and vocabulary?
the length of something from one end to the other: a wing span of five metres. span. verb [ T ] present participle spanning | past tense and past participle spanned. to exist or continue for a particular distance or length of time: Her acting career spanned almost forty years.
