How Do You Spell OUTSPAN?

Pronunciation: [a͡ʊtspˈan] (IPA)

The word "outspan" is spelled /ˈaʊtspæn/ in IPA phonetic transcription. It is a verb that means to unharness or unload a team of oxen from a wagon. The word originates from South African Dutch and is commonly used in South Africa. The spelling of the word follows English spelling conventions, with the "ou" representing the vowel sound /aʊ/ as in "out" and the "sp" representing the consonant sounds /sp/. The final "an" represents the vowel sound /æn/ as in "pan".

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OUTSPAN Meaning and Definition

  1. Outspan is a verb that originated from South Africa and is mainly used in the context of transportation and travel. Its primary definition refers to the act of unharnessing or taking off the harness from a team of animals pulling a wagon or carriage. The term has historically been associated with the practice of resting or pausing during a long journey when the animals were relieved from their workload and allowed to rest, drink water, and graze.

    The term outspan can also be used figuratively to describe the process of taking a break or pausing from a task or activity. In this sense, it implies a temporary cessation or interruption to recharge or refresh oneself before resuming the work.

    Furthermore, outspan can also refer to the location or area where the animals are unharnessed and rested. It can denote both designated resting places along a route or simply any suitable spot where these activities can take place.

    The word outspan is often associated with the rich cultural heritage and history of South Africa, particularly during the era when transportation and trade heavily relied on animal-drawn vehicles. It embodies the traditional practices and values of respect and care for the animals and acknowledges the important role they played in the development of the nation's infrastructure.

  2. A term used in Cape Colony, &c., for unyoking ox-teams from waggons.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for OUTSPAN

  • iutspan
  • kutspan
  • lutspan
  • putspan
  • 0utspan
  • 9utspan
  • oytspan
  • ohtspan
  • ojtspan
  • oitspan
  • o8tspan
  • o7tspan
  • ourspan
  • oufspan
  • ougspan
  • ouyspan
  • ou6span
  • ou5span
  • outapan

Etymology of OUTSPAN

The word outspan originates from the Afrikaans language, which is derived from Dutch. It is a combination of the Dutch word uit meaning out and spannen meaning to unharness. It was originally used to refer to the action of unyoking or unharnessing oxen from a wagon or cart at the end of a journey. This term became widely used in South Africa during the era of ox-wagon transport, particularly among the Boers and settlers. Eventually, outspan came to mean to stop and rest, or to take a break from travel. Therefore, it carries the sense of to unharness and rest or to stop and relax.

Similar spelling words for OUTSPAN

Conjugate verb Outspan

CONDITIONAL

I would outspan
you would outspan
he/she/it would outspan
we would outspan
they would outspan

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be outspanning
you would be outspanning
he/she/it would be outspanning
we would be outspanning
they would be outspanning

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have outspan
you would have outspan
he/she/it would have outspan
we would have outspan
they would have outspan

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been outspanning
you would have been outspanning
he/she/it would have been outspanning
we would have been outspanning
they would have been outspanning

FUTURE

I will outspan
you will outspan
he/she/it will outspan
we will outspan
they will outspan

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be outspanning
you will be outspanning
he/she/it will be outspanning
we will be outspanning
they will be outspanning

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have outspanned
you will have outspanned
he/she/it will have outspanned
we will have outspanned
they will have outspanned

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been outspanning
you will have been outspanning
he/she/it will have been outspanning
we will have been outspanning
they will have been outspanning

IMPERATIVE

you outspan
we let´s outspan

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to outspan

PAST

I outspanned
you outspanned
he/she/it outspanned
we outspanned
they outspanned

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was outspanning
you were outspanning
he/she/it was outspanning
we were outspanning
they were outspanning

PAST PARTICIPLE

outspanned

PAST PERFECT

I had outspanned
you had outspanned
he/she/it had outspanned
we had outspanned
they had outspanned

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been outspanning
you had been outspanning
he/she/it had been outspanning
we had been outspanning
they had been outspanning

PRESENT

I outspan
you outspan
he/she/it outspans
we outspan
they outspan

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am outspanning
you are outspanning
he/she/it is outspanning
we are outspanning
they are outspanning

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

outspanning

PRESENT PERFECT

I have outspanned
you have outspanned
he/she/it has outspanned
we have outspanned
they have outspanned

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been outspanning
you have been outspanning
he/she/it has been outspanning
we have been outspanning
they have been outspanning

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