Meaning of the word spans in English

What does spans mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

spans

US /spænz/
UK /spænz/

Verb

1.

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

Example:
His career spans over three decades.
The course spans various topics in history.
2.

extend from side to side of (something)

Example:
A bridge spans the river.
The arch spans the entire width of the hall.

Noun

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

Example:
The bridge has a main span of 200 meters.
The average human life span is increasing.