1. past tense and past participle of outspan; to unyoke or unhitch draft animals (especially oxen) from a vehicle or plow
Usage: chiefly South African English; historical/regional
2. past tense and past participle of outspan; to rest or camp during a journey
Usage: chiefly South African English; historical/regional

Examples

• The wagon driver outspanned his oxen at the river to let them drink and graze.
• After a long day of travel, the team outspanned near the acacia trees.
• They outspanned the horses and made camp for the night.
• The farmers outspanned their animals before the storm arrived.
• We outspanned briefly to rest the oxen before continuing our journey.