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wingspan in German

wingspan in German is Flügelspannweite, Spannweite — wingspan means the distance between the tips of a pair of wings, or between someone's outstretched arms.

wingspan in German

Flügelspannweite
noun
The distance from the left wingtip to the right wingtip (of a bird, airplane etc.).
Spannweite
noun
The distance from the left wingtip to the right wingtip (of a bird, airplane etc.).

What does "wingspan" mean?

  1. noun The distance between the tips of a pair of wings, or between someone's outstretched arms.
    "The albatross has one of the longest wingspans of any bird."
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wingspan in a sentence

  • The albatross has one of the longest wingspans of any bird.
  • Basketball scouts often measure a player's wingspan.

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What is "wingspan" in German?

"wingspan" in German is Flügelspannweite, Spannweite. wingspan means: The distance between the tips of a pair of wings, or between someone's outstretched arms.

How do you use "wingspan" in a sentence?

Example: "The albatross has one of the longest wingspans of any bird." In German, "wingspan" is Flügelspannweite, Spannweite.

Are there other ways to say "wingspan" in German?

Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "wingspan": Flügelspannweite, Spannweite.

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