spacings

noun

plural of spacing
as in distances
the space or amount of space between two points, lines, surfaces, or objects the spacing of the houses was a little tight

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Recent Examples of spacings Several spacings and gaps were potential vermin entrances including spacing and gaps between floor boards, a vertical air gap along double front doors and on the ceiling above the ice cream chest freezer in the retail aisle. — Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado updated January 23, Sacbee.com, 23 Jan. 2026 More distant spacings will leave gaps in the bed. — Neil Sperry, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Oct. 2025 The Columbia researchers fabricated metasurface structures consisting of arrays of nanoantennas with subwavelength spacings. — IEEE Spectrum, 20 Apr. 2017
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  1. distances
  2. widths
Noun
  • Getting there could require not only a different course but changes to the start and finish areas, the expo and possibly the mix of race distances.
    — Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 5 Nov. 2026
  • As a result, many regions have relatively sparse monitoring networks that struggle to capture localized storms, where rainfall can vary dramatically over short distances.
    — Muskan Bhatia, Interesting Engineering, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of distances
Noun
  • Choose from regular and wide widths in classic colors like black leather, chocolate leather, and burgundy suede.
    — Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Further, the Cleary’s gently curved silhouette and slim arms provide plenty of presence without adding visual bulk, and its availability in three widths makes finding a model to fit your space easier.
    — Vy Yang, Architectural Digest, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of widths

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