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a structure that crosses an obstacle such as a river, canal, or railway
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Pedestrians used the span to cross safely.
02
two items of the same kind, often paired together
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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 lifespan of the butterfly is a short span.
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the distance, extent, or interval between two points
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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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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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Engineers inspected the span of the arch.
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a unit of length based on the width of an outstretched human hand
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Ancient builders used a span as a rough measurement.
to span
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to cover or last the whole of a period of time
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The investigation spanned several months before finally reaching a conclusion.
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A rainbow spanned the sky after the storm.
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