wingspan
Translation
wingspan
Examples
The eagle has a large wingspan.
The eagle has a large wingspan.
The wingspan of the aircraft is 50 meters.
The wingspan of the aircraft is 50 meters.
Grammar Patterns
a wingspan ((of sth.)) the measurement from one wingtip to the other. The bird has a wingspan of two meters.
Similar Words
Synonyms: spread, reach, extent
Etymology
A compound word from 'wing' and 'span' (the distance between two points).
Memory Tips
It's the 'span' of the 'wings' from tip to tip.