span

1. The complete duration of something (synset 115159292)
   "the job was finished in the span of an hour"
   is a type of: continuance, duration - the period of time during which something continues
   subtypes: attention span - the length of time you can concentrate on some idea or activity
2. The distance or interval between two points (synset 105094268)
   is a type of: distance - the property created by the space between two objects or points
3. Two items of the same kind (synset 113765745)
   is a type of: 2, deuce, ii, two - the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
   subtypes: doubleton - (bridge) a pair of playing cards that are the only cards in their suit in the hand dealt to a player
   has: fellow, mate - one of a pair
   same as: brace, couple, couplet, distich, duad, duet, duo, dyad, pair, twain, twosome, yoke
4. A unit of length based on the width of the expanded human hand (usually taken as 9 inches) (synset 113677822)
   is a type of: linear measure, linear unit - a unit of measurement of length
5. A structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc. (synset 102901994)
   is a type of: construction, structure - a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts
   subtypes:

   • 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:

   • arch - (architecture) a masonry construction (usually curved) for spanning an opening and supporting the weight above it
   • pier - a support for two adjacent bridge spans
   • trestle - a supporting tower used to support a bridge
   is a part of: transit, transportation, transportation system - a facility consisting of the means and equipment necessary for the movement of passengers or goods
   same as: bridge
6. The act of sitting or standing astride (synset 100350039)
   is a type of: motility, motion, move, movement - a change of position that does not entail a change of location
   has:

   • 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

1. To cover or extend over an area or time period (synset 202691213)
   "Rivers traverse the valley floor"; "The parking lot spans 3 acres"; "The novel spans three centuries"
   is a type of: continue, cover, extend - span an interval of distance, space or time
   same as: cross, sweep, traverse

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