DictionaryspanHarnessed pair
noun

span

A pair of animals harnessed together.

The span of horses pulls the wagon.

Etymology

The Dutch word names a team of harnessed animals. It belongs to the idea of fastening or stretching together, rather than measuring a handspan.

More examples

  • Several spans worked the field.
  • He harnessed the span.
  • The span moved together.

Forms

span · spans

Similar words

team
A working group of animals, not necessarily two.
pair
Any two associated things.