wingspan

• Nom désignant la distance linéaire mesurée entre les extrémités des ailes d'un oiseau, d'un insecte ou d'un aéronef.

A noun referring to the linear distance measured between the extreme tips of the wings of a bird, insect, or aircraft.

1. Linear distance between wingtipsB2formal

   The distance from the tip of one wing to the tip of the other wing, typically used for birds, aircraft, or other flying objects.

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   • The eagle has an impressive wingspan of over two meters.
   • The new aircraft model has a wingspan of 60 meters.
   • Scientists measured the wingspan of the butterfly for their study.

   Synonymesspanwingspread