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Noun: wingspread  'wing,spred
  1. Distance between the tips of the wings (as of a bird or insect) when fully extended
    "The eagle's wingspread measured over 7 feet"
     
  2. Linear distance between the extremities of an airfoil
    "The eagle's impressive wingspread allowed it to soar effortlessly";
    - wingspan

Derived forms: wingspreads

Type of: distance, length

Encyclopedia: Wingspread