noun, verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The distance between two wheels on the same axle.

   "6 WHEELERS / WHEELSPANS UP TO 18’ 0”"

Verb

1. 1
   simple past of wheelspin. form-of, past

Synonyms

All synonyms

wheelslip

Example

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"6 WHEELERS / WHEELSPANS UP TO 18’ 0”"

Etymology

From wheel + span.

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