SINCE 1828
outspan
verbDefinition of outspan
(Entry 1 of 2)
southern Africa
: to unyoke or unharness a draft animal
we outspanned, made our beds and then set about preparing supper — Farmer's Weekly (South Africa)
outspan
nounDefinition of outspan (Entry 2 of 2)
southern Africa
: a place publicly set aside for use in outspanning or resting animals
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