() imp. & p. p. of Spin.
(imp.) of Spin
(v. i.) To be matched, as horses.
(v. t.) A pair of horses or other animals driven together;\n usually, su a pair of horses when similar in color, form, and action.
(v. t.) A rope having its ends made fast so that a purchase can be\n hooked to the bight; also, a rope made fast in the center so that both\n ends can be used.
(v. t.) Hence, a small space or a brief portion of time.
(v. t.) The space from the thumb to the end of the little finger when extended; nine inches; eighth of a fathom.
(v. t.) The spread or extent of an arch between its abutments, or of a beam, girder, truss, roof, bridge, or the like, between itsen its\n supports.
(v. t.) To fetter, as a horse; to hobble.
(v. t.) To measure by the span of the hand with the fingers extended, or with the fingers encompassing the object; as, to span a space or distance; to span a cylinder.
(v. t.) To reach from one side of to the order; to stretch over as an arch.