wingspan

Etymology

wing + span

noun

  1. (usually in singular) The distance from the left wingtip to the right wingtip (of a bird, airplane etc.).
    The wandering albatross has the largest wingspan of any living bird.
  2. (usually in singular) One's arm span. See also fathom

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