span
span
spæn
spān
British pronunciation
/spæn/
spanned

Definice a význam slova „span“ v angličtině

01

a structure that crosses an obstacle such as a river, canal, or railway

span definition and meaning
example
Příklady
Workers maintained the span regularly.
02

two items of the same kind, often paired together

span definition and meaning
example
Příklady
The painter worked with a span of brushes.
03

the total duration or extent of time something lasts

example
Příklady
The span of the lecture was just over an hour.
04

the distance, extent, or interval between two points

example
Příklady
He measured the span of the room with a tape.
05

the position of sitting or standing with the legs spread apart

example
Příklady
The exercise involved a span stance.
06

the area between two supports, as in a bridge or arch

example
Příklady
The span cracked under heavy load.
07

a unit of length based on the width of an outstretched human hand

example
Příklady
The span is roughly 20–25 centimeters.
to span
01

zahrnovat, trvat

to cover or last the whole of a period of time
example
Příklady
The conference will span five days, with different workshops and sessions scheduled throughout.
Konference bude trvat pět dní, s různými workshopy a sezeními naplánovanými po celou dobu.
02

překlenout, rozprostírat se

to extend from one side to the other
example
Příklady
The project spans several countries and cultures.
Projekt zasahuje několik zemí a kultur.
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