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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Buccaneer :: Buccaneer (n.) A robber upon the sea; a pirate; -- a term applied especially to the piratical adventurers who made depredations on the Spaniards in America in the 17th and 18th centuries.
Olla-podrida :: Olla-podrida (n.) A favorite Spanish dish, consisting of a mixture of several kinds of meat chopped fine, and stewed with vegetables..
Garrote :: Garrote (n.) A Spanish mode of execution by strangulation, with an iron collar affixed to a post and tightened by a screw until life become extinct; also, the instrument by means of which the punishment is inflicted..
Esparto :: Esparto (n.) A species of Spanish grass (Macrochloa tenacissima), of which cordage, shoes, baskets, etc., are made. It is also used for making paper..
Bejewel :: Bejewel (v. t.) To ornament with a jewel or with jewels; to spangle.
Surbated :: Surbased (a.) Having the vertical height from springing line to crown less than the half span; -- said of an arch; as, a segmental arch is surbased..
Spank :: Spank (n.) A blow with the open hand; a slap.
Span :: Span (v. t.) A pair of horses or other animals driven together; usually, such a pair of horses when similar in color, form, and action..
Spang :: Spang (n.) A spangle or shining ornament.
Se–ora :: Se–ora (n.) A Spanish title of courtesy given to a lady; Mrs.; Madam; also, a lady..
Carack :: Carack (n.) A kind of large ship formerly used by the Spaniards and Portuguese in the East India trade; a galleon.
Shilling :: Shilling (n.) The Spanish real, of the value of one eight of a dollar, or 12/ cets; -- formerly so called in New York and some other States. See Note under 2..
Spank :: Spank (v. t.) To strike, as the breech, with the open hand; to slap..
Spanish :: Spanish (n.) The language of Spain.
Bearing :: Bearing (n.) Improperly, the unsupported span; as, the beam has twenty feet of bearing between its supports..
Water Dog :: Water dog () A dog accustomed to the water, or trained to retrieve waterfowl. Retrievers, waters spaniels, and Newfoundland dogs are so trained..
Fanega :: Fanega (n.) A dry measure in Spain and Spanish America, varying from 1/ to 2/ bushels; also, a measure of land..
Serape :: Serape (n.) A blanket or shawl worn as an outer garment by the Spanish Americans, as in Mexico..
Long :: Long (superl.) Extended to any specified measure; of a specified length; as, a span long; a yard long; a mile long, that is, extended to the measure of a mile, etc..
Spanking :: Spanking (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Span.
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