wingspan

Thân thiện

The albatross has the largest wingspan of any living bird.

Definition

Noun: 1. The distance from the tip of one wing to the tip of the other wing: This is the most common meaning, referring to the total width of an object measured across its wings. It is primarily used for birds, aircraft, and other flying objects. 2. A measure of extent or scope: In a figurative sense, it can describe the reach, influence, or range of something.

Usage and Examples

• Literal Measurement:

  • The albatross has an impressive wingspan of over three meters.
  • The new model of the aircraft features a longer wingspan for greater fuel efficiency.
  • Scientists measured the wingspan of the preserved pterosaur fossil.

• Figurative Use:

  • The company expanded its wingspan into new international markets. (Here, 'wingspan' metaphorically means reach or scope of operations.)

Advanced Usage

• "To have a wingspan of [measurement]": This is the standard construction for stating a specific measurement.
  • The eagle has a wingspan of nearly two and a half meters.

Variants and Related Words

• Wingspread (noun): A less common synonym for the literal measurement of wingspan.
• Span (noun/verb): The root word, meaning the full extent from end to end. "Wingspan" is a compound of "wing" and "span."

Synonyms

• For the literal meaning: breadth, width, wingspread.
• For the figurative meaning: reach, scope, range, extent.

Related Phrases

• Armspan (noun): The analogous measurement for a person—the distance from the tip of one middle finger to the other when arms are outstretched.

Học thuật

Noun

1. linear distance between the extremities of an airfoil

Từ đồng nghĩa

• wingspread