(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.