SPANNING Synonyms

• traveling across

• a shallow area in a stream that can be forded

• a point where two lines (paths or arcs etc.) intersect

• a junction where one street or road crosses another

• a path (often marked) where something (as a street or railroad) can be crossed to get from one side to the other

• (genetics) the act of mixing different species or varieties of animals or plants and thus to produce hybrids

• a voyage across a body of water (usually across the Atlantic Ocean)

• the act of clasping another person in the arms (as in greeting or affection)

• broad in scope or content

• closely encircling

• the act of physically reaching or thrusting out

• accomplishment of an objective

• process or result of distributing or extending over a wide expanse of space

• the opening of a subject to widespread discussion and debate

• act of extending over a wider scope or expanse of space or time

• act of expanding by lengthening or widening

• exercise designed to extend the limbs and muscles to their full extent

• a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.

• a circuit consisting of two branches (4 arms arranged in a diamond configuration) across which a meter is connected

• something resembling a bridge in form or function

• the hard ridge that forms the upper part of the nose

• any of various card games based on whist for four players

• a wooden support that holds the strings up

• a denture anchored to teeth on either side of missing teeth

• the link between two lenses; rests on the nose

• an upper deck where a ship is steered and the captain stands

• connect or reduce the distance between

• make a bridge across

• cross over on a bridge

• connect, fasten, or put together two or more pieces

• make a logical or causal connection

• be or become joined or united or linked

• join by means of communication equipment

• land on or hit solidly

• join for the purpose of communication

• be scheduled so as to provide continuing service, as in transportation

• establish a rapport or relationship

• establish communication with someone

• plug into an outlet

• hit or play a ball successfully

• extend in scope or range or area

• stretch out over a distance, space, time, or scope; run or extend between two points or beyond a certain point

• span an interval of distance, space or time

• make available; provide

• thrust or extend out

• reach outward in space

• offer verbally

• extend one's limbs or muscles, or the entire body

• expand the influence of

• lengthen in time; cause to be or last longer

• extend or stretch out to a greater or the full length

• cause to move at full gallop

• open or straighten out; unbend

• use to the utmost; exert vigorously or to full capacity

• prolong the time allowed for payment of

• continue or extend

• increase in quantity or bulk by adding a cheaper substance

• have as a part, be made up out of

• consider as part of something

• add as part of something else; put in as part of a set, group, or category

• allow participation in or the right to be part of; permit to exercise the rights, functions, and responsibilities of

• a horizontal beam that extends across something

• a horizontal crosspiece across a window or separating a door from a window over it

• taking a zigzag path on skis

• travel across

• travel across or pass over

• to cover or extend over an area or time period

• deny formally (an allegation of fact by the opposing party) in a legal suit

• a support that steadies or strengthens something else

• two items of the same kind

• a set of two similar things considered as a unit

• either of two punctuation marks ({ or }) used to enclose textual material

• a rope on a square-rigged ship that is used to swing a yard about and secure it

• elastic straps that hold trousers up

• an appliance that corrects dental irregularities

• a carpenter's tool having a crank handle for turning and a socket to hold a bit for boring

• a structural member used to stiffen a framework

• prepare (oneself), often but not necessarily for something unpleasant or difficult

• support or hold steady and make steadfast, with or as if with a brace

• support by bracing

• cause to be alert and energetic

• a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.

• a circuit consisting of two branches (4 arms arranged in a diamond configuration) across which a meter is connected

• something resembling a bridge in form or function

• the hard ridge that forms the upper part of the nose

• any of various card games based on whist for four players

• a wooden support that holds the strings up

• a denture anchored to teeth on either side of missing teeth

• the link between two lenses; rests on the nose

• an upper deck where a ship is steered and the captain stands

• connect or reduce the distance between

• make a bridge across

• cross over on a bridge

• a pair who associate with one another

• a pair of people who live together

• a small indefinite number

• two items of the same kind

• (physics) something joined by two equal and opposite forces that act along parallel lines

• bring two objects, ideas, or people together

• link together

• form a pair or pairs

• engage in sexual intercourse

• two items of the same kind

• a stanza consisting of two successive lines of verse; usually rhymed

• a representation of the structure on which Jesus was crucified; used as an emblem of Christianity or in heraldry

• a wooden structure consisting of an upright post with a transverse piece

• a marking that consists of lines that cross each other

• any affliction that causes great suffering

• (genetics) an organism that is the offspring of genetically dissimilar parents or stock; especially offspring produced by breeding plants or animals of different varieties or breeds or species

• (genetics) the act of mixing different species or varieties of animals or plants and thus to produce hybrids

• extending or lying across; in a crosswise direction; at right angles to the long axis

• annoyed and irritable

• travel across or pass over

• meet at a point

• hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of

• fold so as to resemble a cross

• to cover or extend over an area or time period

• meet and pass

• trace a line through or across

• breed animals or plants using parents of different races and varieties

• two items of the same kind

• two items of the same kind

• two items of the same kind

• two performers or singers who perform together

• a pair who associate with one another

• a musical composition for two performers

• (ballet) a dance for two people (usually a ballerina and a danseur noble)