Span
01
a structure that crosses an obstacle such as a river, canal, or railway
Exempel
The suspension span allows ships to pass beneath.
02
two items of the same kind, often paired together
Exempel
A span of twins played in the garden.
03
the total duration or extent of time something lasts
Exempel
A lifetime is a long span compared to a day.
04
the distance, extent, or interval between two points
Exempel
The shelf fits a span between the supports.
05
the position of sitting or standing with the legs spread apart
Exempel
The child assumed a span position to stretch.
06
the area between two supports, as in a bridge or arch
Exempel
Suspension cables support the bridge span.
07
a unit of length based on the width of an outstretched human hand
Exempel
He estimated the distance with his hand span.
to span
01
omfatta, vara
to cover or last the whole of a period of time
Exempel
The concert will span two hours, featuring various musical performances.
Konserten kommer att vara två timmar lång, med olika musikframträdanden.
