wingspan
noun
wing·span
ˈwiŋ-ˌspan 
: the distance from the tip of one of a pair of wings to that of the other
also
: span sense 2c
Examples of wingspan in a Sentence
The hawk has a wingspan of about three feet.
a plane with a 200-foot wingspan
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Beyond trying to keep Ball healthy and available, Lee has to push Ball to become more of a two-way force, using his height and wingspan to not only thrive offensively but also on the defensive end.
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Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 10 June 2024
Scouting Dillon Jones Jones is a 6-5 ¾, 237-pound small forward with an expansive 6-11 wingspan.
—Jason Anderson, Sacramento Bee, 6 June 2024
The brown pelican, whose wingspan measures seven feet, is beloved for its soaring flight and dramatic capture of prey, with a headfirst dive in the water from great heights.
—Lisa M. Krieger, The Mercury News, 29 May 2024
Devin is much longer at 6-3 and with a 6-9 wingspan.
—Walter Villa, Miami Herald, 31 May 2024
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Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 10 June 2024
Scouting Dillon Jones Jones is a 6-5 ¾, 237-pound small forward with an expansive 6-11 wingspan.
—Jason Anderson, Sacramento Bee, 6 June 2024
The brown pelican, whose wingspan measures seven feet, is beloved for its soaring flight and dramatic capture of prey, with a headfirst dive in the water from great heights.
—Lisa M. Krieger, The Mercury News, 29 May 2024
Devin is much longer at 6-3 and with a 6-9 wingspan.
—Walter Villa, Miami Herald, 31 May 2024
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wingspan
noun
wing·span
ˈwiŋ-ˌspan
: the distance between the tips of a pair of wings (as of a bird or an airplane)
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