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Wingspan

Definition:

The wingspan refers to the distance between the tips of an individual's or object's extended wings.

Parts of Speech:

• Noun: The measurement of the width of a bird's or aircraft's wings when fully extended.
• Verb: To measure the wingspan of a bird or aircraft.

Senses and Usages:

1. Birds:
• Noun: The wingspan of the eagle soared to an impressive 7 feet.
• Verb: I need to wingspan these falcons for my research project.
2. Aircraft:
• Noun: The new jet had a wingspan of 225 feet, making it one of the largest in the world.
• Verb: Before takeoff, the pilot asked the technician to wingspan the plane.

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