2. To reach from one side of to the order; to stretch over as an arch. The rivers were spanned by arches of solid masonry. prescott.
3. To fetter, as a horse; to hobble.
SPAN
Span, v. i.
Defn: To be matched, as horses. [U. S.]
SPANAEMIA
Spa*næ"mi*a, n. Etym: [NL., fr. Gr. (Med.)
Defn: A condition of impoverishment of the blood; a morbid state in which the red corpuscles, or other important elements of the blood, are deficient.
SPANAEMIC
Spa*næ"mic ( or ), a. (Med.)
Defn: Of or pertaining to spanæmia; having impoverished blood.
SPANCEL
Span"cel, n. Etym: [Perhaps span + AS. sal a rope.]
Defn: A rope used for tying or hobbling the legs of a horse or cow.
[Prov. Eng. & Local, U.S.] Grose.