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span1 [spæn]

span pt of spin

See also spin

I . spin [spɪn] N

1. spin (rotation):

2. spin (in washing machine):

II . spin <spun Brit: span, spun> [spɪn] VB intr

1. spin (rotate):

2. spin (make thread):

I . span2 [spæn] N

2. span archit:

span of bridge, arch

3. span AVIAT, naut:

span of wing, sail

II . span2 <-nn-> [spæn] VB trans

2. span (include):

span
span

III . span2 [spæn] ADJ inf

spick and span [ˌspɪkənˈspæn] ADJ inf

I . spin [spɪn] N

1. spin (rotation):

2. spin (in washing machine):

II . spin <spun Brit: span, spun> [spɪn] VB intr

1. spin (rotate):

2. spin (make thread):

III . spin <spun Brit: span, spun> [spɪn] VB trans

2. spin (make thread out of):

spin-off [ˈspɪnɒf, Am -ɑ:f] N

1. spin-off (by-product):

Usage examples with span

spick and span

Monolingual examples (not verified by PONS Editors)

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This also includes an estimation of a time span between the common ancestor and its current descendants.
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The relatively long time span for belt exams stems from the large syllabus learnt.
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The massive span was shedding pieces of concrete due to spalling.
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Having a competitive advantage, quality company offers good product portfolio, well-established value chain and wide geographical span. 3.
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It's not possible to keep the students engaged for longer duration anymore because of low concentration span.
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Short term is defined as next five years, while long term implementation will span beyond five years.
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Built in 1927, the 95-foot (29-meter) bridge is a town lattice truss construction over a single span.
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The original metal light fixtures still run the length of each platform span were replaced in 2004 with more utilitarian fluorescent fixtures.
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It would also have longer span wings, which required additional outrigger wheels to stabilize the aircraft on the ground.
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It is also remarkable that there are flight safety lamps near the ground end of the guy ropes, to make the span of the guy ropes more visible.
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