span
Definition
- n. the complete duration of something
- n. the distance or interval between two points
- n. a unit of length based on the width of the expanded human hand (usually taken as 9 inches)
Word forms
- Present participle
- spanning
- Past tense
- spanned
- Third person singular
- spans
- Past participle
- spanned
Example sentences
n.
The bridge has a span of over 200 meters.
vt.
The project will span several years to complete.