INSPAN | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

Looking for the meaning of the word INSPAN in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of INSPAN with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.

Word: Inspan

Speech Type: Verb

Etymology:

early 19th century: from Dutch inspannen ‘to stretch’, from in- ‘in’ + spannen ‘to span’

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ɪnˈspan
Dialects: British English
Definition:

yoke (draught animals, typically oxen) in a team to a vehicle

Short Definition:

yoke draught animals in team to vehicle

Examples:
  • Duma inspanned sixteen of his best cattle

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