How to pronounce“span”in English
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Definitions of “span”
The full width of an open hand from the end of the thumb to the end of the little finger used as an informal unit of length.
Any of various traditional units of length approximating this distance, especially the English handspan of 9 inches forming ⅛ fathom and equivalent to 22.86 cm.
To extend across (a gap or space between two sides).
“The suspension bridge spanned the canyon.”
To cover or extend over (an area or distance).
“The parking lot spans three acres.”
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