Span ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Span ( noun )

1. The distance between two objects, such as the two supports of a bridge.
2. A period of time during which something happens or exists.
3. The full extent or range of something.
4. A pair of animals used together for work, such as horses or oxen.

Origin:

From old english spann, meaning 'distance between the tips of the thumb and little finger'.

Examples:

1. The bridge has a span of 100 meters.
2. The speaker discussed a broad span of topics during the conference.
3. The span of the ruler is 12 inches.
4. They used a span of oxen to plow the field.
5. The span of the singer's career lasted several decades.

(As a verb)

Span ( verb )

1. The distance between two objects, such as the two supports of a bridge.
2. A period of time during which something happens or exists.
3. The full extent or range of something.
4. A pair of animals used together for work, such as horses or oxen.

Origin:

From old english spann, meaning 'distance between the tips of the thumb and little finger'.

Examples:

1. The bridge has a span of 100 meters.
2. The speaker discussed a broad span of topics during the conference.
3. The span of the ruler is 12 inches.
4. They used a span of oxen to plow the field.
5. The span of the singer's career lasted several decades.