Definitions
There are 7 meanings of the word
Spanning.
Spanning - as a noun
The complete duration of something
Example: "The job was finished in the span of an hour"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
continuance15duration9Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
The distance or interval between two points
Two items of the same kind
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
brace9couple10couplet11distich13duad6duet5duo4dyad9pair6twain8twosome12yoke11Hypernyms (Closely Related)
2deuce8iitwo6Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
A unit of length based on the width of the expanded human hand (usually taken as 9 inches)
A structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bridge10Hypernyms (Closely Related)
construction16structure11Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Spanning - as a verb
To cover or extend over an area or time period
Example: "Rivers traverse the valley floor"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cross7sweep10traverse11Example Sentences
"She reached out her hand, spanning the gap between them."
"His career in politics has been spanning over two decades."
"The bridge spanning the river is an impressive structure."
"The author wrote a trilogy spanning three generations of a family."
"Their friendship lasted, spanning the ups and downs of life."
Word Game Points
Is SPANNING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, spanning is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
SPANNING has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.
Is SPANNING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, spanning is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordSPANNING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.
Is SPANNING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, spanning is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordSPANNING has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.
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