Transom
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈtɹæn.səm/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Transom is a noun meaning (architecture) A crosspiece over a door; a lintel.
Meaning
(architecture) A crosspiece over a door; a lintel.
More Meanings
- (architecture) A horizontal glazing bar in a window.
- A transom window.
- (nautical) Any of several transverse structural members in a ship, especially at the stern; a thwart.
- (nautical) The flat or nearly flat stern of a boat or ship.
- The horizontal beam on a cross or gallows.
- (figuratively, usually attributively) Items that have arrived over the transom.
Example Sentences
We are overwhelmed with transom resumes.
They only met the deadline by working most of the night and making a transom filing.
Word Forms
- transoms
Synonyms for transom
Depending on context, synonyms include fanlight, traverse.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include fanlight, traverse, crosspiece, crossing, cross, stern.
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