English Explanatory Dictionary

wingspan

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The distance from the left wingtip to the right wingtip (of a bird, airplane etc.).
  2. Synonym of arm span.

Pronunciation

LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-wingspan.wav

Word forms

wingspan wingspans

Etymology

From wing + span.

Synonyms

wingspread arm span
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