| Span (span) |
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| imp. & p. p. | (?) |
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| Span |
| archaic |
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The space from the thumb to the
end of the little finger when extended; nine inches; eighth of a
fathom.
Hence, a small space or a brief portion of
time.
The spread or extent of an arch between its
abutments, or of a beam, girder, truss, roof, bridge, or the like,
between its supports.
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.
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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| Span (span) |
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| v. t. | (?) |
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| Span |
| [imp. *** p.
p. Spanned (?)] p. pr. *** vb. n.
Spanning.] [AS. pannan] akin to D. *** G. spannen,
OHG. spannan, Sw. spä]nna, Dan. spænde,
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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.
To reach from one side of to the order; to
stretch over as an arch.
To fetter, as a horse; to hobble.
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To be matched, as
horses.
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