span
span
spæn
spān
British pronunciation
/spæn/
spanned

Definiția și sensul cuvântului „span” în engleză

01

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

span definition and meaning
example
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The new span connects the two city districts.
02

two items of the same kind, often paired together

span definition and meaning
example
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A span of oxen pulled the cart.
03

the total duration or extent of time something lasts

example
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The project was completed within a span of three months.
04

the distance, extent, or interval between two points

example
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The canyon 's span was breathtaking.
05

the position of sitting or standing with the legs spread apart

example
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She rode the horse in a comfortable span.
06

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

example
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The bridge has a central span of 50 meters.
07

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

example
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The cloth measured two spans across.
to span
01

acoperi, dura

to cover or last the whole of a period of time
example
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Her career in the company spanned over three decades, from entry-level to executive.
Cariera ei în companie a acoperit peste trei decenii, de la nivelul de intrare până la cel executiv.
02

acoperi, se întinde

to extend from one side to the other
example
Exemple
The bridge spans the river, linking both sides.
Podul traversează râul, legând ambele părți.
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