span

Definitions of span in various dictionaries:

noun - the complete duration of something

noun - the distance or interval between two points

noun - two items of the same kind

noun - a unit of length based on the width of the expanded human hand (usually taken as 9 inches)

noun - a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.

noun - the act of sitting or standing astride

verb - to cover or extend over an area or time period

The extent or measure of space between two points or extremities, as of a bridge or roof; the breadth.

The distance between the tips of the wings of an airplane.

The section between two intermediate supports of a bridge.

Something, such as a railroad trestle or bridge, that extends from one point to another.

The distance from the tip of the thumb to the tip of the little finger when the hand is fully extended, formerly used as a unit of measure equal to about nine inches (23 centimeters).

A period of time: a span of life.

To measure by or as if by the fully extended hand.

To encircle with the hand or hands in or as if in measuring.

To extend across in space or time: a bridge that spans the gorge; a career that spanned 40 years.

A stretch of rope made fast at either end.

A pair of animals, such as oxen, matched in size, strength, or color and driven as a team.

verb - to extend over or across