Word Meaning

spans definition and meaning

imp. & p. p. of Spin.
v. t. The space from the thumb to the end of the little finger when extended; nine inches; eighth of a fathom.
v. t. Hence, a small space or a brief portion of time.
v. t. The spread or extent of an arch between its abutments, or of a beam, girder, truss, roof, bridge, or the like, between its supports.
v. t. A rope having its ends made fast so that a purchase can be hooked to the bight; also, a rope made fast in the center so that both ends can be used.
v. t. A pair of horses or other animals driven together; usually, such a pair of horses when similar in color, form, and action.
v. t. To measure by the span of the hand with the fingers extended, or with the fingers encompassing the object; as, to span a space or distance; to span a cylinder.
v. t. To reach from one side of to the order; to stretch over as an arch.
v. t. To fetter, as a horse; to hobble.
v. i. To be matched, as horses.
imp. of Spin

Crossword clues for spans

- Arch
- Arch over
- Bridge
- Bridge across
- bridge the gap
- Complete extent
- Extend across
- Extend over
- Length of a bridge
- Longevity, life ...
- One of four
- Period of time
- Reach
- Reach across
- Spiralled
- Straddle
- Stretch
- Stretch across Hispanic centre
- Stretch across small skillet
- Time period
- Extends across
- Periods of time
- Stretches across
- Time periods