TRANSOM Synonyms
There are 2 hypernyms of the word transom. (close relations)
Definition of TRANSOM
transoms
Best Alternative Words for TRANSOM
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beam | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a signal transmitted along a narrow path; guides airplane pilots in darkness or bad weather • long thick piece of wood or metal or concrete, etc., used in construction • a group of nearly parallel lines of electromagnetic radiation • a column of light (as from a beacon) • (nautical) breadth amidships • the broad side of a ship • a gymnastic apparatus used by women gymnasts verb • smile radiantly; express joy through one's facial expression • emit light; be bright, as of the sun or a light • express with a beaming face or smile • broadcast over the airwaves, as in radio or television • have a complexion with a strong bright color, such as red or pink • experience a feeling of well-being or happiness, as from good health or an intense emotion | ||||||||
crossbar | nounn | |||||||
noun • a horizontal bar that goes across something • game equipment consisting of a horizontal bar to be jumped or vaulted over • long thin horizontal crosspiece between two vertical posts | ||||||||
header | nounn | |||||||
noun • a line of text serving to indicate what the passage below it is about • horizontal beam used as a finishing piece over a door or window • brick that is laid sideways at the top of a wall • a framing member crossing and supporting the ends of joists, studs, or rafters so as to transfer their weight to parallel joists, studs, or rafters • a machine that cuts the heads off grain and moves them into a wagon • (soccer) the act of hitting the ball with your head • a headlong jump (or fall) | ||||||||
lintel | nounn | |||||||
noun • horizontal beam used as a finishing piece over a door or window | ||||||||
tie beam | nounn | |||||||
noun • a horizontal beam used to prevent two other structural members from spreading apart or separating | ||||||||
fanlight | nounn | |||||||
noun • a window above a door that is usually hinged to a horizontal crosspiece over the door • a window in a roof to admit daylight • a semicircular window over a door or window; usually has sash bars like the ribs of a fan | ||||||||
traverse | verbv | |||||||
noun • a horizontal beam that extends across something • a horizontal crosspiece across a window or separating a door from a window over it • taking a zigzag path on skis • travel across verb • travel across or pass over • to cover or extend over an area or time period • deny formally (an allegation of fact by the opposing party) in a legal suit | ||||||||
transom window | nounn | |||||||
noun • a window above a door that is usually hinged to a horizontal crosspiece over the door |