Definition of span

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

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Water Spaniel :: Water spaniel () A curly-haired breed of spaniels, naturally very fond of the water..
Espadon :: Espadon (n.) A long, heavy, two-handed and two-edged sword, formerly used by Spanish foot soldiers and by executioners..
Span :: Span (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..
Chaconne :: Chaconne (n.) An old Spanish dance in moderate three-four measure, like the Passacaglia, which is slower. Both are used by classical composers as themes for variations..
Corregidor :: Corregidor (n.) The chief magistrate of a Spanish town.
Armada :: Armada (v. t.) A fleet of armed ships; a squadron. Specifically, the Spanish fleet which was sent to assail England, a. d. 1558..
Jewel :: "Jewel (v. t.) To dress, adorn, deck, or supply with jewels, as a dress, a sword hilt, or a watch; to bespangle, as with jewels..
Spanker :: Spanker (n.) Something very large, or larger than common; a whopper, as a stout or tall person..
Peso :: Peso (n.) A Spanish dollar; also, an Argentine, Chilian, Colombian, etc., coin, equal to from 75 cents to a dollar; also, a pound weight..
Geometrid :: Geometrid (n.) One of numerous genera and species of moths, of the family Geometridae; -- so called because their larvae (called loopers, measuring worms, spanworms, and inchworms) creep in a looping manner, as if measuring. Many of the species are injurious to agriculture, as the cankerworms..
Spanking :: Spanking (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Span.
Peon :: Peon (n.) A day laborer; a servant; especially, in some of the Spanish American countries, debtor held by his creditor in a form of qualified servitude, to work out a debt..
Signior :: Signior (n.) Sir; Mr. The English form and pronunciation for the Italian Signor and the Spanish Se–or.
Span :: Span (v. t.) Hence, a small space or a brief portion of time..
Rumney :: Rumney (n.) A sort of Spanish wine.
Spaniel :: Spaniel (a.) Cringing; fawning.
Inspan :: Inspan (v. t. & i.) To yoke or harness, as oxen to a vehicle..
Span :: Span (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..
Serape :: Serape (n.) A blanket or shawl worn as an outer garment by the Spanish Americans, as in Mexico..
Blenheim Spaniel :: Blenheim spaniel () A small variety of spaniel, kept as a pet..
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