semispan

/ˈsɛmɪspæn/

Definitions

1. noun

A half-span, especially in aeronautical engineering, referring to half the distance between the centers of two adjacent main landing gear wheels.

“The aircraft’s manual specified that the main landing gear required a minimum of 30 inches semispan for safe operation.”

Synonyms

  • half-span
  • midspan

Antonyms

  • full-span
  • whole-span