Overspan
//ˌəʊvəˈspæn// verb
verb ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Verb
- 1 To reach or extend over. transitive
"The place for the fuel is carried up ſtrait on both ſides, till about three feet high ; then they almoſt fill it with wood, and over that lay a covering of ſea-coal, and then overſpan the arch[…]"
Example
More examples"The place for the fuel is carried up ſtrait on both ſides, till about three feet high ; then they almoſt fill it with wood, and over that lay a covering of ſea-coal, and then overſpan the arch[…]"
Etymology
From over- + span.
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