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Definition and details for span:
Span is a traditional unit of length equal to 9 inches or 22.86 mm. A span was defined as the length of the span of a man's hand with fingers stretched out as far as possible. The name comes from the old English word "spann".
Definition and details for chain (Ramsden or Engineer):
Ramsden'S chain is a unit of length used by American surveyors in the U.S. It is equal to 100 feet or 30.48 meters.
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