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| arch1 |
a structural element, usu. of masonry, that is curved and used to span an open space such as a door. [2/5 definitions] |
| bird's-eye |
as seen from high above; covering a wide span but not detailed or thorough. [1/4 definitions] |
| cantilever bridge |
a bridge consisting of two beams or cantilevers that project toward each other and are joined to form a span. |
| civilization |
any society and its culture at a particular time or over a span of time. [1/6 definitions] |
| life |
the span between birth and death, or the collection of one's experiences during this span. [1/11 definitions] |
| perennial |
a plant that has a life span of longer than two years. [1/4 definitions] |
| period |
a specific, limited interval or span of time. [2/8 definitions] |
| sesquicentennial |
of or pertaining to a time span of 150 years. [1/2 definitions] |
| spic-and-span |
variant of spick-and-span. |
| tenancy |
the time span of such occupancy or use. [1/3 definitions] |
| traverse |
to reach across; span, as a bridge. [1/11 definitions] |
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