noun
spanning
noun
1
The act of extending or stretching across something.
"The spanning of the gorge required an entirely new kind of bridge design."
How to Use Spanning
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe act of reaching or stretching across a distance, time period, or range.
Word Forms
spannings plural
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The _____ of the gorge required an entirely new kind of bridge design.