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spans
noun(span)
the distance from the end of the thumb to the end of the little finger of a spread hand; also : an English unit of length equal to nine inches (22.9 centimeters)
spans
noun(span)
an extent, stretch, reach, or spread between two limits: such as
spans
noun(span)
a limited space (as of time); especially : an individual's lifetime
spans
verb(span)
to measure by or as if by the hand with fingers and thumb extended
spans
verb(span)
measure
spans
verb(span)
to extend across
spans
noun(span)
a pair of animals (such as mules) usually matched in appearance and action and driven together
spans
noun(span)
the length of time during which one (such as an individual or a group) is able to concentrate or remain interested
spans
noun(span)
the length of time in one's life during which an individual is in reasonably good health

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