Wingspan Meaning in English
word
ˈwɪŋˌspæn
WING-span
wˈɪŋspæn
WING-span
Definition
The distance from the tip of one wing to the tip of the other wing when they are fully open, usually used to describe birds, bats, or airplanes.
Usage & Nuances
Used in biology, aviation, and sports (basketball, to refer to arm span). Most common with animals and aircraft. 'Wingspan' is rarely used metaphorically.
Spanish: envergadura (de alas)Portuguese (BR): envergadura (de asas)Portuguese (PT): envergadura (de asas)Chinese (Simplified): 翼展Chinese (Traditional): 翼展Hindi: पंखों की लंबाईArabic: امتداد الجناحينBengali: ডানার বিস্তারRussian: размах крыльевJapanese: 翼幅Vietnamese: sải cánhKorean: 날개폭Turkish: kanat açıklığıUrdu: بازو پھیلاؤ - بازوؤں کا پھیلاؤ (انسان یا کھلاڑی کے لیے)Indonesian: rentang sayap
Example Sentences
The eagle has a wingspan of over two meters.
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A butterfly's wingspan is much smaller than a bird's.
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The airplane has a wingspan of 60 meters.
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My arms' wingspan is almost as wide as I am tall.
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Did you know the albatross has the largest wingspan of any bird?
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In basketball, having a long wingspan can give you an advantage on defense.
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