Span
01
a structure that crosses an obstacle such as a river, canal, or railway
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The new span connects the two city districts.
Pedestrians used the span to cross safely.
02
two items of the same kind, often paired together
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A span of oxen pulled the cart.
She bought a span of chairs for the dining table.
03
the total duration or extent of time something lasts
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The project was completed within a span of three months.
The lifespan of the butterfly is a short span.
04
the distance, extent, or interval between two points
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The canyon 's span was breathtaking.
The gymnast 's hand span allowed her to grip the bar easily.
05
the position of sitting or standing with the legs spread apart
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She rode the horse in a comfortable span.
The gymnast 's span on the beam required balance.
06
the area between two supports, as in a bridge or arch
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The bridge has a central span of 50 meters.
Engineers inspected the span of the arch.
07
a unit of length based on the width of an outstretched human hand
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The cloth measured two spans across.
Ancient builders used a span as a rough measurement.
to span
01
يمتد, يغطي
to cover or last the whole of a period of time
أمثلة
Her career in the company spanned over three decades, from entry-level to executive.
امتدت مسيرتها المهنية في الشركة على مدى ثلاثة عقود، من المستوى المبتدئ إلى التنفيذي.
The investigation spanned several months before finally reaching a conclusion.
استغرقت التحقيق عدة أشهر قبل أن تصل أخيرًا إلى نتيجة.
