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Span
01
a structure that crosses an obstacle such as a river, canal, or railway
Exemple
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
Exemple
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
Exemple
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
Exemple
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
Exemple
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
Exemple
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
Exemple
The cloth measured two spans across.
Ancient builders used a span as a rough measurement.
to span
01
acoperi, dura
to cover or last the whole of a period of time
Exemple
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.
The investigation spanned several months before finally reaching a conclusion.
Ancheta a durat câteva luni înainte de a ajunge în cele din urmă la o concluzie.
