span

US /spæn/

UK /spæn/

B1

noun

  • Distance between two supports of a bridge
  • Period of time that something continues for

verb

  • To go across a certain distance between things
  • To cover or extend over a time period

other

  • Periods of time that something continues for

Examples

The bridge has a clear span of 36 metres.

The bird has a 1-metre wingspan.