span
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is a type of: continuance, duration - the period of time during which something continuessubtypes: attention span - the length of time you can concentrate on some idea or activity
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is a type of: distance - the property created by the space between two objects or points
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is a type of: 2, deuce, ii, two - the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this numbersubtypes: doubleton - (bridge) a pair of playing cards that are the only cards in their suit in the hand dealt to a player
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is a type of: linear measure, linear unit - a unit of measurement of length
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is a type of: construction, structure - a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many partssubtypes:
- bailey bridge - a temporary bridge designed for rapid construction
- cantilever bridge - bridge constructed of two cantilevers that meet in the middle
- cattle grid, cattle guard - a bridge over a ditch consisting of parallel metal bars that allow pedestrians and vehicles to pass, but not cattle
- covered bridge - a bridge whose passageway is protected by a roof and enclosing sides
- drawbridge, lift bridge - a bridge that can be raised to block passage or to allow boats or ships to pass beneath it
- footbridge, overcrossing, pedestrian bridge - a bridge designed for pedestrians
- flyover, overpass - bridge formed by the upper level of a crossing of two highways at different levels
- bateau bridge, floating bridge, pontoon bridge - a temporary bridge built over a series of pontoons
- rope bridge - a bridge consisting of ropes
- steel arch bridge - a steel bridge constructed in the form of an arch
- suspension bridge - a bridge that has a roadway supported by cables that are anchored at both ends
- toll bridge - a bridge where toll is charged for crossing
- trestle bridge - a bridge supported by trestlework
- truss bridge - a bridge supported by trusses
- viaduct - bridge consisting of a series of arches supported by piers used to carry a road (or railroad) over a valley
has:is a part of: transit, transportation, transportation system - a facility consisting of the means and equipment necessary for the movement of passengers or goodssame as: bridge -
is a type of: motility, motion, move, movement - a change of position that does not entail a change of locationhas:
- call, call option - the option to buy a given stock (or stock index or commodity future) at a given price before a given date
- put, put option - the option to sell a given stock (or stock index or commodity future) at a given price before a given date
same as: straddle
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