Transverse
Pronunciation: /trænzˈvɜːrs/
Transverse (adjective)
- going across something from side to side, not up and down.
Examples
- The transverse beam supports the structure.
- A transverse line divides the area into sections.
Common collocations: transverse section, transverse axis, transverse beam, transverse support, transverse reinforcement
Transverse (noun)
- a part or structure that goes across something else.
Examples
- The transverse provides stability to the structure.
- Engineers examined the transverse for any signs of wear.