1. to unharness or remove animals from a vehicle
Usage: chiefly South African
2. to stop for rest during a journey
Usage: chiefly South African

1. a place where travelers stop to rest and unharness animals
Usage: chiefly South African
2. a period of rest during a journey
Usage: chiefly South African

Examples

• The wagon driver decided to outspan the oxen near the river.
• We will outspan here for the night and continue at dawn.
• The travelers found a good outspan with fresh water and grass.
• After a long day’s journey, they reached the outspan just before sunset.
• The guide suggested we outspan early to avoid the midday heat.
• This outspan has been used by travelers for generations.