noun
the complete duration of something
Examples
- the job was finished in the span of an hour
noun
the distance or interval between two points
noun
two items of the same kind
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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.
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noun
the act of sitting or standing astride
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verb
to cover or extend over an area or time period
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Examples
- Rivers traverse the valley floor
- The parking lot spans 3 acres
- The novel spans three centuries