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The full extent or scope of something
“The moon would peek out every now and then, but it was mostly hidden behind monstrous black clouds that stretched across the span of the sky.”
The length of time for which something lasts
“During the three million years of the Pleistocene, man evolved very rapidly, so that substantial differences are apparent in this time span.”
An area of land, typically a large one
Two or more animals, especially horses, in harness together to pull a vehicle
A curved symmetrical structure
Something intended to reconcile or connect two seemingly incompatible things
A category of people or things that are similar or fall between specified limits
An interval or passage of time
The distance from the left wingtip to the right wingtip (of a bird, airplane etc)
A bridge with several spans that carries road or rail traffic over a valley or other obstacles
(of a bridge, arch, etc.) To extend from side to side of
“It is the first Thames crossing to be built in more than a century and the first pedestrian bridge to span the river.”
To cover or extend over an area or period of time
“After a silent moment that seemed to span an eternity, she turned to him again.”
(somewhat rare) To measure by the span of the hand with the fingers extended
“I span the width of the cupboard using my hands in a clumsy attempt at measuring its length.”
To be positioned over or along a certain course or in a certain direction
To have a commanding position over
To bring together or into contact so that a real or notional link is established
Past tense for to turn or cause to turn or whirl round quickly
“Her eyes were closed, and she would continue to spin around alone, smiling with her arms out.”
Past tense for to be in a confused state with one's mind figuratively spinning
“My head would spin until I felt as if I would pass out.”
Past tense for to recount or tell about, especially in an embellished manner
“Subsequently, he tried to spin what had actually happened and became testy when public radio wouldn't let him wriggle out of his own words.”
Past tense for to tell (usually fraudulently) in such a way as to render less severe or serious
“How should we spin this fiasco so that the public believes that it was actually in their best interest?”
Past tense for to misrepresent something, typically to deceive
Past tense for to create (a complex story or pattern) from a number of interconnected elements
Past tense for to make a journey by motor vehicle
(of a person) Past tense for to move in a quick and lively way
Past tense for to roll a ball down a lane
Past tense for to throw something into the air such that it spins end over end, especially a coin
Past tense for to move rhythmically to music, typically following a set sequence of steps
Past tense for to turn over, or cause to turn over, with a sudden quick movement
Past tense for to advertise or create publicity for
Past tense for to turn thread or yarn into a piece of fabric
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