Words Containing Span
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Definition of span
- - imp. & p. p. of Spin.
- v. t. - The space from the thumb to the end of the little finger
when extended; nine inches; eighth of a fathom.
- v. t. - Hence, a small space or a brief portion of time.
- v. t. - The spread or extent of an arch between its abutments, or
of a beam, girder, truss, roof, bridge, or the like, between its
supports.
- v. t. - 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.
- v. t. - A pair of horses or other animals driven together;
usually, such a pair of horses when similar in color, form, and action.
- v. t. - 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.
- v. t. - To reach from one side of to the order; to stretch over as
an arch.
- v. t. - To fetter, as a horse; to hobble.
- v. i. - To be matched, as horses.
- imp. - of Spin
Syllable Information
The word span is a 4 letter word that has 1 syllable . The syllable division for span is: span