WINGSPREAD

wingspan, wingspread

(noun) linear distance between the extremities of an airfoil

wingspread

(noun) distance between the tips of the wings (as of a bird or insect) when fully extended

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

wingspread (plural wingspreads)

The distance between the extreme tips of the wings of a bird, insect or aircraft.

Anagrams

• perswading, spreadwing

Source: Wiktionary



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ENCYCLOPEDIA

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