Transverse

Pronunciation: /trænzˈvɜːrs/

Transverse (adjective)

  1. 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)

  1. 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.

Synonyms of Transverse

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Transverse

  • describing lines that never meet