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wingspan Definition

wing·span (-span′)

noun

  1. the distance between the tips of an airplane's wings
  2. wingspread (sense )

wingspan Usage Examples

Preposition: of

  • moth: This species has one of if not the largest wingspan of any moth, approaching 30cm.
  • foot: This is the size of a queen bumblebee compared to the largest bat in the world that has a wingspan of 6 feet.
  • inch: Biology: Size: Fulmars grow to 18 inches long with a wingspan of 42 inches.
  • meter: We have albatrosses breeding all over the island too - wandering albatrosses with a wingspan of 2.5 meters!
  • ft: They had a wingspan of 180 ft and were 93 ft long.
  • cm: The Greater Wax Moth has a wingspan of up to 3.6 cm. and the Lesser Wax Moth a wingspan of 1.8 cm.

Converse of object

  • have: They also have a long wingspan relative to their body size.

Adjective modifier

  • huge: Here, the huge wingspan is clearly the attraction of the picture.
  • large: Answer: 24 #6 Which bird has the largest wingspan?
  • long: They also have a long wingspan relative to their body size.
  • massive: These giants have a massive wingspan of over 3 meters and have inspired countless books, movies, and stunt attempts.
  • metre-wide: The Mongolian eagle is a majestic sight with a metre-wide wingspan.

Modifies a noun

  • prototype: Two high-fidelity, 21-foot wingspan prototypes of the BWB concept have been designed and produced for wind tunnel and flight testing this year.

Noun used with modifier

  • meter: Red kites are distinctive and large birds they have a two meter wingspan, but a tiny body weighing only 2 to 3lbs.
  • foot: Very close in size is the Andean condor, with a 10 foot wingspan.
  • inch: Has a twin motor push glider and weighs about a quarter of a pound and with its 26 inch wingspan.
  • five-foot: Few drivers notice the huge bird with a five-foot wingspan floating effortlessly above the busy motorway.
  • seven-foot: Rigoletto will be starring a golden eagle called Isla with a seven-foot wingspan.
  • eight-foot: The original workshop was dominated by two hinged display boards bearing eagles with eight-foot wingspans.

Browse dictionary entries near wingspan

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  3. wingman
  4. winglet
  5. winged
  6. wingding
  7. wingback
  8. wing shot
  9. wing nut
  10. wing loading
  1. wingspread
  2. wingtip
  3. Winifred
  4. wink
  5. wink at
  6. winker
  7. winking
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  9. winkle-picker
  10. winnable