1. plural of wingspan; the distances from tip to tip of the outstretched wings of birds, aircraft, or other flying objects

Examples

• The eagles had wingspans of over seven feet.
• Scientists measured the wingspans of different butterfly species.
• The aircraft’s wingspans varied depending on the model.
• Albatrosses are known for having some of the largest wingspans among seabirds.
• The museum display showed wingspans of various prehistoric flying reptiles.
• Pilots must consider their planes’ wingspans when navigating through narrow passages.