Synonyms of span

1. span, duration, continuance: usage: the complete duration of something; "the job was finished in the span of an hour"
2. span, distance: usage: the distance or interval between two points
3. couple, pair, twosome, twain, brace, span, yoke, couplet, distich, duo, duet, dyad, duad, two, 2, II, deuce: usage: two items of the same kind
4. span, linear unit, linear measure: usage: a unit of length based on the width of the expanded human hand (usually taken as 9 inches)
5. bridge, span, structure, construction: usage: a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.
6. straddle, span, motion, movement, move, motility: usage: the act of sitting or standing astride

1. cross, traverse, span, sweep, cover, continue, extend: usage: to cover or extend over an area or time period; "Rivers traverse the valley floor", "The parking lot spans 3 acres"; "The novel spans three centuries"