Meaning & use
wingspan
The distance between the tips of a pair of wings, measured on a bird, insect, or aircraft.
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The eagle's impressive wingspan allowed it to glide for miles without flapping.
Engineers calculated the aircraft's wingspan to ensure it would fit inside the hangar.
A note on using this word
Wingspan is also used informally in basketball to describe the distance between a player's outstretched fingertips.
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