wingspan

noun — 2 senses

wingspan

noun

/ˈwɪŋ.spæn/

Etymology From wing + span.

1

The distance from the left wingtip to the right wingtip (of a bird, airplane etc.).

  • The wandering albatross has the largest wingspan of any living bird.
  • The Airbus A380 has one of the largest wingspans among aircraft; only a few surpass it.
2

Synonym of arm span.

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