Word: SPAN
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Definition of SPAN
- The space from the thumb to the end of the little finger when extended; nine inches; an eighth of a fathom.
- (by extension) A small space or a brief portion of time.
"He has a short attention span and gets bored within minutes."
- A portion of something by length; a subsequence.
- To extend through the distance between or across.
"The suspension bridge spanned the canyon."
- To extend through (a time period).
"The novel spans three centuries."
- To measure by the span of the hand with the fingers extended, or with the fingers encompassing the object.
"to span a space or distance; to span a cylinder"
- To rotate, revolve, gyrate (usually quickly); to partially or completely rotate to face another direction.
"I spun myself around a few times."
- To make yarn by twisting and winding fibers together.
"They spin the cotton into thread."
- To present, describe, or interpret, or to introduce a bias or slant, so as to give something a favorable or advantageous appearance.
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
While its precise historical etymology is unclear, it conforms to typical English phonetic and structural rules.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "Understanding the exact meaning of "span" can significantly improve your writing style."
- โข "Linguists often study the historical evolution of "span" in early literature."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
This word is a perfect "isogram" (or non-pattern word), meaning it contains no repeating letters. It is highly valued for rack flexibility!
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
Try to save this word for placing next to open vowels to trigger parallel intersections and score double points.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 6 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 6 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 8 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is SPAN a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is SPAN worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in SPAN? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing SPAN:
- # the span effect
- # master of span
- # playing with span
- # in terms of span
Sub-words
Smaller words created by unscrambling subset letters of SPAN:
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