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wingspan

The correct spelling is wingspan.

How to pronounce wingspan

noun

Say it like: Win-gsp-an

The correct spelling is wingspan. (usually in singular) The distance from the left wingtip to the right wingtip (of a bird, airplane etc.). For example: "The wandering albatross has the largest wingspan of any living bird."

Usage Examples

The wandering albatross has the largest wingspan of any living bird.

Definition

noun

  1. 1.(usually in singular) The distance from the left wingtip to the right wingtip (of a bird, airplane etc.).

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