"wingspread" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: wingspreads [plural]
Etymology: From wing + spread. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|wing|spread}} wing + spread Head templates: {{en-noun}} wingspread (plural wingspreads)
  1. The distance between the extreme tips of the wings of a bird, insect or aircraft. Translations (distance between the extreme tips of the wings): Spannweite [feminine] (German)

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