noun
Uncommon
spanning
Spanning (noun) means the act of extending or stretching across something. Example: “The spanning of the gorge required an entirely new kind of bridge design.”
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.
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The _____ of the gorge required an entirely new kind of bridge design.
Rhymes for spanning
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What does “spanning” mean?
The word “spanning” means the act of extending or stretching across something. In plain terms, the act of reaching or stretching across a distance, time period, or range.
How do you use “spanning” in a sentence?
Here is “spanning” used in a sentence: “The spanning of the gorge required an entirely new kind of bridge design.”
What part of speech is “spanning”?
“Spanning” is a noun.
Is “spanning” a common word?
“Spanning” is an uncommon word in modern English.
