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wingspan

n. countable
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈwɪŋˌspæn// UK //wˈɪŋspæn// wing·span

n. the distance from one wing to the other when a bird or an airplane has its wings fully spread out.

n. the distance between the tips of the two wings of a bird, insect, or aircraft when fully extended.


SIMPLE

The eagle has a wingspan of over two meters.

CONTEXTUAL

Engineers had to calculate the wingspan to ensure the aircraft could fit safely within the hangar doors.

COMPLEX

The fossilized remains of the ancient pterosaur suggest it possessed an impressive wingspan, potentially rivaling that of modern-day albatrosses in terms of aerodynamic efficiency.

Synonyms
Origin

From wing + span.

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