Transom

Pronunciation: /ˈtrænsəm/

Transom (noun)

  1. A horizontal window placed above a door or another window.
  2. The flat surface at the back of a boat where the rudder is attached.

Examples

  • A transom allows light to enter the hallway.
  • The transom supports the boat's motor.

Common collocations: install a transom, paint the transom, reinforce the transom, measure the transom

Synonyms of Transom

Formal

Neutral