the full extent of something from end to end; the amount of space that something covers

a warehouse with a clear span of 28 feet

the length of time for which something lasts

a short concentration span

(of a bridge, arch, etc.) extend from side to side of

the stream was spanned by a narrow bridge

extend across (a period of time or a range of subjects)

their interests span almost all the conventional disciplines

a rope with its ends fastened at different points to a spar or other object in order to provide a purchase

a matched pair of horses, mules, or oxen

a lot

thanks a span

yoke (an animal)

he spanned his donkeys to the cart

turn or cause to turn or whirl round quickly

the girl spun round in alarm

the rear wheels spun violently

he fiddled with the radio, spinning the dial

draw out and twist (the fibres of wool, cotton, or other material) to convert them into yarn, either by hand or with machinery

an old lady sat, spinning thread

they spin wool into the yarn for weaving

give (a news story) a particular emphasis or bias

ministers may now find it difficult to use the programme to spin stories in their favour

fish with a spinner

they were spinning for salmon in the lake