spanning
v. B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈspænɪŋ// UK //spˈænɪŋ// span·ning
v. extending across a certain distance or period of time. You use it to describe how long or wide something is.
v. extending across or covering a specific extent of space or time. Present participle of 'span'; typically describes physical structures or chronological durations.
The bridge is spanning the wide river.
Her career in the film industry was impressive, spanning over four decades and multiple continents.
The proposed nature reserve is spanning several distinct ecosystems, providing a protected corridor for migratory species that travel from the mountains to the coastal plains.
Usage
Transitive; often used in the progressive form or as a participial adjective to describe duration or physical reach.