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пядь — meaning in English

pyad

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English meaning

span noun The distance or length between two points, edges, or supports.

Senses

пядь is used for these senses in English:

handspan The distance between the outstretched tips of the little finger and thumb when used as a unit of measurement.
span The full width of an open hand from the end of the thumb to the end of the little finger used as an informal unit of length.

span — full definition

noun The distance or length between two points, edges, or supports.
noun A stretch or period of time.
verb To extend across or over something.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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