Outspan

An indefinite system of measurement used when referring to a bridge which is larger than another bridge.

Commonly used by aging engineers while bragging, ex: "ma bridge masta outspaned 'is bridge b'like 400 meters!".

© Wandering Pilgrims Dictionary of strange definitions, 2000.

Out*span" (?), v. t. & i. [D. uitspannen.]

To unyoke or disengage, as oxen from a wagon.

© Webster 1913.