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expanse

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expanse
a) A wide stretch, usually of sea, sky, or land.
b) An amount of spread or stretch.
See Also: expand, expansion

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  • Expanse — Ex*panse , n. [From L. expansus, p. p. of expandere. See {Expand}.] That which is expanded or spread out; a wide extent of space or body; especially, the arch of the sky. The green expanse. Savage. [1913 Webster] Lights . . . high in the expanse… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • expanse — 1> пространство, протяжение, простор Ex: the expanse of heaven небосвод Ex: the broad expanse of heaven небосвод Ex: the broad expanse of the ocean широкий простор (бескрайняя гладь) океана 2> увеличение, расширение …   Новый большой англо-русский словарь

  • expanse — noun 1) (широкое) пространство; протяжение an expanse of lake (offield) гладь озера (простор поля) 2) экспансия, расширение Syn: see size …   Англо-русский словарь Мюллера

  • Expanse — Ex*panse , v. t. To expand. [Obs.] [1913 Webster] That lies expansed unto the eyes of all. Sir. T. Browne. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • expanse — index area (province), area (surface), caliber (measurement), coverage (scope), degree ( …   Law dictionary

  • expanse — ɪksˈpæns сущ. 1) а) простор, (широкое) пространство; ширь и простор vast expanse of sand ≈ бескрайняя песчаная гладь a broad, wide expanse ≈ широкое/обширное пространство б) небесный свод Moon and stars are silvering in the blue expanse. ≈ Луна и …   Большой англо-русский и русско-английский словарь

  • expanse — /ik spans /, n. 1. an uninterrupted space or area; a wide extent of anything: an expanse of water. 2. something that is spread out, esp. over a relatively large area: that great expanse, the sky. 3. expansion; extension: the wide expanse of… …   Universalium

  • expanse — noun Etymology: New Latin expansum, from Latin, neuter of expansus, past participle of expandere Date: 1637 1. firmament 2. great extent of something spread out < an expanse of calm ocean > …   New Collegiate Dictionary

  • expanse — [ɪk spæns] 1) Общая лексика: гладь (водная), открытое пространство, приволье, простор, пространство, протяжённость, протяжение, распространение, расширение, увеличение, широкое пространство, экспансия 2) Архитектура: ширь 3) Библия: твердь (God… …   Универсальный англо-русский словарь

  • EXPANSE —    US SEMIPROZINE, possibly current, pub and ed quarterly from Baltimore by Steven E. Fick, small BEDSHEET format, three issues published through Summer 1994. Epublishes fiction mostly by newer writers, but including some well known figures such… …   Science Fiction and Fantasy Encyclopedia

  • expanse — ширь …   Англо-русский технический словарь

Фильмы

  • Freed China., 1950 — Shooting of Civil War. Celebrating anniversary of the founding of the PRC. Beijing and other cities, attractions, businesses, schools and universities, shops, transport, cultural facilities (theaters, libraries). Great Wall of China. Rivers, landscapes, pastures, grain fields. The Chinese are working in factories and fields, transportation on roads, construction of cities and housing. The signing of the loan. Distributing of seeds and tools, put on the ground. Rallies in support of peace. Elimination of illiteracy. Restoring destroyed during the civil war economy. Treaty of friendship and economic cooperation with the USSR. Meetings of the Party committees in the field and the Politburo of the CC CP of China with Mao Tse-tung and others. Life of Chinese in urban and rural areas. Maneuvers of the Red Army of China. Health care. Pioneer organization of the PRC. Sports competitions, amateur. The work of agitators. Wedding ceremony.
  • A Report From the Caribbean Meridian., 1980 — On the example of Central America countries range, USA intervention into the national liberation struggle of these countries' people for their independence is shown.
  • Wages Through the Savings Bank, 1988 — About the advantages to pay wages through the Savings Bank.