Word: clearspans
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: clears
pans
Definition: Plural of clearspan. A span between e.g. roof timbers that is clear of obstructions.
Morphemes:
Affix: clear
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To become free from obstruction or obscurement; to become transparent.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: clarus
Language: la
Decoded: clarus
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: clear, bright
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 many pluralia tantum (nouns that are almost or entirely without singular forms).