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Span
01
a structure that crosses an obstacle such as a river, canal, or railway
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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
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A lifetime is a long span compared to a day.
04
the distance, extent, or interval between two points
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The shelf fits a span between the supports.
05
the position of sitting or standing with the legs spread apart
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The child assumed a span position to stretch.
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the area between two supports, as in a bridge or arch
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Suspension cables support the bridge span.
07
a unit of length based on the width of an outstretched human hand
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He estimated the distance with his hand span.
to span
01
omfatta, vara
to cover or last the whole of a period of time
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The concert will span two hours, featuring various musical performances.
Konserten kommer att vara tvÄ timmar lÄng, med olika musikframtrÀdanden.
