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(1):

(imp.) of Spin

(2):

imp. & p. p. of Spin.

(3):

(v. t.) 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.

(4):

(v. t.) To fetter, as a horse; to hobble.

(5):

(v. t.) To reach from one side of to the order; to stretch over as an arch.

(6):

(v. i.) To be matched, as horses.

(7):

(v. t.) The space from the thumb to the end of the little finger when extended; nine inches; eighth of a fathom.

(8):

(v. t.) The spread or extent of an arch between its abutments, or of a beam, girder, truss, roof, bridge, or the like, between its supports.

(9):

(v. t.) Hence, a small space or a brief portion of time.

(10):

(v. t.) A pair of horses or other animals driven together; usually, such a pair of horses when similar in color, form, and action.

(11):

(v. t.) 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.

Bibliography Information
Webster, Noah. Entry for 'Span'. Noah Webster's American Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​web/​s/span.html. 1828.
 
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