wingspan

UK
/ˈwɪŋ.spæn/
US
/ˈwɪŋ.spæn/

Translations

wingspannoun
wingspans
pl
UK
/ˈwɪŋ.spæn/
US
/ˈwɪŋ.spæn/
размах крыльев
The wingspan of the eagle is impressive.
Размах крыльев орла впечатляет.
Synonyms
wing extent
wing width
span of wings
wingspanadjective
UK
/ˈwɪŋˌspæn/
US
/ˈwɪŋˌspæn/
Used attributively before another noun to denote relation to the measurement of a wing's extent.

Definitions

wingspannoun
The distance from the tip of one wing to the tip of the other when the wings are fully extended, as in a bird, insect, or aircraft.
The eagle's wingspan can reach up to 7 feet, allowing it to soar effortlessly through the sky.
wingspanadjective
Relating to, or characteristic of, the measurement from wingtip to wingtip.
The researchers recorded wingspan data for each bat captured.