wingspan
noun/ˈwɪŋspæn/
Frequency rank: #15,635 most common English word
Meaning
The distance from the tip of one wing to the tip of the other when wings are fully extended.
Example sentence
The eagle spread its wingspan wide before diving toward the water.
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