| • | imp. & p. p. of Spin. |
| • | The space from the thumb to the end of the little finger when extended; nine inches; eighth of a fathom. |
| • | Hence, a small space or a brief portion of time. |
| • | The spread or extent of an arch between its abutments, or of a beam, girder, truss, roof, bridge, or the like, between its supports. |
| • | A rope having its ends made fast so that a purchase can be hooked to the bight; also, a rope made fast in the center so that both ends can be used. |
| • | A pair of horses or other animals driven together; usually, such a pair of horses when similar in color, form, and action. |
| • | To measure by the span of the hand with the fingers extended, or with the fingers encompassing the object; as, to span a space or distance; to span a cylinder. |
| • | To reach from one side of to the order; to stretch over as an arch. |
| • | To fetter, as a horse; to hobble. |
| • | To be matched, as horses. |
| • | of Spin |
