span

Definitions

1. 1

   imp. & p. p. of Spin.

2. 2transitive verb

   The space from the thumb to the end of the little finger when extended; nine inches; eighth of a fathom.

3. 3transitive verb

   Hence, a small space or a brief portion of time.

4. 4transitive verb

   The spread or extent of an arch between its abutments, or of a beam, girder, truss, roof, bridge, or the like, between its supports.

5. 5transitive verb

   A rope having its ends made fast so that a purchase can be hooked to the bight; also, a rope made fast in the center so that both ends can be used.

6. 6transitive verb

   A pair of horses or other animals driven together; usually, such a pair of horses when similar in color, form, and action.

7. 7transitive verb

   To measure by the span of the hand with the fingers extended, or with the fingers encompassing the object; as, to span a space or distance; to span a cylinder.

8. 8transitive verb

   To reach from one side of to the order; to stretch over as an arch.

9. 9transitive verb

   To fetter, as a horse; to hobble.

10. 10intransitive verb

    To be matched, as horses.

11. 11past tense

    of Spin

12. 12noun

    the act of sitting or standing astride

    Synonyms

    straddle
13. 13noun

    a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.

    Synonyms

    bridge
14. 14noun

    the distance or interval between two points

15. 15noun

    a unit of length based on the width of the expanded human hand (usually taken as 9 inches)

16. 16noun

    two items of the same kind

    Synonyms

    bracecouplecoupletdistichduadduetduodyadpairtwaintwosomeyoke
17. 17noun

    the complete duration of something

    "the job was finished in the span of an hour"

18. 18verb

    to cover or extend over an area or time period, "The parking lot spans 3 acres"

    "Rivers traverse the valley floor"

    "The novel spans three centuries"

    Synonyms

    crosssweeptraverse