transverse
adjective/trænsˈvɜrs/
Frequency rank: #9,894 most common English word
Meaning
situated or extending across something; at right angles to the long axis.
Example sentence
The engineer drew transverse lines across the blueprint to mark the sections.
Synonyms & related words
- crosswise
- perpendicular
- horizontal
- lateral
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