Word: midspans
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: mid
spans
Definition: Plural of midspan. In structural engineering, the point on a flexural member (typically a beam, girder, or spandrel panel) that is equidistant from the two end supports.
Morphemes:
Affix: mid-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Denoting the middle part.
Affix: span
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: The spread or extent of an arch or between its abutments, or of a beam, girder, truss, roof, bridge, or the like, between supports.
Affix: -s
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form regular plurals of nouns.