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transom
DICTIONARY
transom
Definition
tran·som
[ tránssəm ]
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tran·somsPlural

NOUN

1.
structural beam above window: a horizontal beam or stone above a window that supports the structure above

2.
crosspiece above door: a crosspiece over a door or between the top of a door and a window above

3.
crossbar that divides window: a crossbar of wood or stone that divides a window horizontally

4.
buildings window above door: a small rectangular window over a door

5.
beam for strengthening stern: a transverse beam for strengthening the stern of a ship

6.
planking at ship's stern: the planking forming a flat surface across the stern of a ship

7.
horizontal beam of cross or gallows: the horizontal beam of a cross or gallows


[ 14th century. Probably alteration of Latin transtrum "crossbeam" ]