Span
English Translation from English to English dictionary online for the word Span
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1
imp. & p. p. of Spin.
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2 v. t.
The space from the thumb to the end of the little finger when extended; nine inches; eighth of a fathom.
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3 v. t.
Hence, a small space or a brief portion of time.
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4 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.
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5 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.
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6 v. t.
A pair of horses or other animals driven together; usually, such a pair of horses when similar in color, form, and action.
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7 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.
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8 v. t.
To reach from one side of to the order; to stretch over as an arch.
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9 v. t.
To fetter, as a horse; to hobble.
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10 v. i.
To be matched, as horses.
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11 imp.
of Spin
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12
imp. & p. p. of Spin.
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13 v. t.
The space from the thumb to the end of the little finger when extended; nine inches; eighth of a fathom.
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14 v. t.
Hence, a small space or a brief portion of time.
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15 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.
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16 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.
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17 v. t.
A pair of horses or other animals driven together; usually, such a pair of horses when similar in color, form, and action.
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18 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.
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19 v. t.
To reach from one side of to the order; to stretch over as an arch.
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20 v. t.
To fetter, as a horse; to hobble.
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21 v. i.
To be matched, as horses.
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22 imp.
of Spin