spannen

Definitions of spannen
  1. verb
    to cover or extend over an area or time period
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    type of:
    erstrecken
    span an interval of distance, space or time
  2. verb
    make taut or tauter
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    type of:
    anspannen
    make tight or tighter
  3. verb
    put a harness
    synonyms: anspannen
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