wingspread

• Существительное, обозначающее расстояние между кончиками крыльев птицы, насекомого или самолёта при полном развёртывании.

A noun referring to the distance between the tips of the wings of a bird, insect, or aircraft when fully extended.

1. Wing span of a bird or insectB2formal

   The distance between the tips of the wings of a bird, bat, or insect when fully extended.

   Размах крыльев

   • The eagle's wingspread measured over two meters.
   • The butterfly had a wingspread of nearly ten centimeters.
   • Scientists recorded the wingspread of the migrating birds.

   Synonymsspanwingspan

2. Aircraft wingspanB2formal

   The linear distance between the two extremities of an aircraft's wing.

   Размах крыльев

   • The new jet has a wingspread of 60 meters.
   • Engineers calculated the optimal wingspread for stability.
   • The wingspread of the glider allows it to soar efficiently.

   Synonymsspanwingspan