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单词 span
释义 span
1.
n. & v.
--n
  1. the full extent from end to end in space or time (the span of a bridge; the whole span of history).
  2. each arch or part of a bridge between piers or supports.
  3. the maximum lateral extent of an aeroplane, its wing, a bird's wing, etc.
  4. a the maximum distance between the tips of the thumb and little finger. b this as a measurement, equal to 9 inches.
  5. a short distance or time (our life is but a span).
--v (spanned, spanning)
  1. tr. a (of a bridge, arch, etc.) stretch from side to side of; extend across (the bridge spanned the river). b (of a builder etc.) bridge (a river etc.).
  2. tr. extend across (space or a period of time etc.).
  3. tr. measure or cover the extent of (a thing) with one's hand with the fingers stretched (spanned a tenth on the piano).
  4. intr. US move in distinct stretches like the span-worm.
Phrases and idioms
span roof a roof with two inclined sides (opp. PENTHOUSE 2, lean-to (see LEAN(1))). span-worm US the caterpillar of the geometer moth.
Etymology: OE span(n) or OF espan
2.
n.
  1. Naut. a rope with both ends fastened to take purchase in a loop.
  2. US a matched pair of horses, mules, etc.
  3. S.Afr. a team of two or more pairs of oxen.
Etymology: LG & Du. span f. spannen unite
3.
see SPICK AND SPAN.
4.
archaic past of SPIN.
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