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TRAVERSES Synonyms

There are 16 synonyms of the word traverses. (exact relations)
There are 10 hypernyms of the word traverses. (close relations)
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cross
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a representation of the structure on which Jesus was crucified; used as an emblem of Christianity or in heraldry

• a wooden structure consisting of an upright post with a transverse piece

• a marking that consists of lines that cross each other

• any affliction that causes great suffering

• (genetics) an organism that is the offspring of genetically dissimilar parents or stock; especially offspring produced by breeding plants or animals of different varieties or breeds or species

• (genetics) the act of mixing different species or varieties of animals or plants and thus to produce hybrids

adjective satellite

• extending or lying across; in a crosswise direction; at right angles to the long axis

• annoyed and irritable

verb

• travel across or pass over

• meet at a point

• hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of

• fold so as to resemble a cross

• to cover or extend over an area or time period

• meet and pass

• trace a line through or across

• breed animals or plants using parents of different races and varieties

traversal
verb, nounv, n
noun

• taking a zigzag path on skis

• travel across

cover
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a covering that serves to conceal or shelter something

• bedding that keeps a person warm in bed

• the act of concealing the existence of something by obstructing the view of it

• the protective covering on the front, back, and spine of a book

• a natural object that covers or envelops

• covering for a hole (especially a hole in the top of a container)

• fire that makes it difficult for the enemy to fire on your own individuals or formations

• a fixed charge by a restaurant or nightclub over and above the charge for food and drink

• a recording of a song that was first recorded or made popular by somebody else

• a false identity and background (especially one created for an undercover agent)

verb

• provide with a covering or cause to be covered

• form a cover over

• span an interval of distance, space or time

• provide for

• act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

• include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory

• travel across or pass over

• be responsible for reporting the details of, as in journalism

• hold within range of an aimed firearm

• to take an action to protect against future problems

• hide from view or knowledge

• protect or defend (a position in a game)

• maintain a check on; especially by patrolling

• protect by insurance

• make up for shortcomings or a feeling of inferiority by exaggerating good qualities

• invest with a large or excessive amount of something

• help out by taking someone's place and temporarily assuming his responsibilities

• be sufficient to meet, defray, or offset the charge or cost of

• spread over a surface to conceal or protect

• cover as if with a shroud

• copulate with a female, used especially of horses

• put something on top of something else

• play a higher card than the one previously played

• be responsible for guarding an opponent in a game

• sit on (eggs)

• clothe, as if for protection from the elements

crossbeam
nounn
noun

• a horizontal beam that extends across something

crosspiece
nounn
noun

• a horizontal beam that extends across something

• a transverse brace

deny
verbv
verb

• declare untrue; contradict

• refuse to accept or believe

• refuse to grant, as of a petition or request

• refuse to let have

• deny oneself (something); restrain, especially from indulging in some pleasure

• deny formally (an allegation of fact by the opposing party) in a legal suit

• refuse to recognize or acknowledge

span
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the complete duration of something

• the distance or interval between two points

• two items of the same kind

• a unit of length based on the width of the expanded human hand (usually taken as 9 inches)

• a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.

• the act of sitting or standing astride

verb

• to cover or extend over an area or time period

sweep
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a wide scope

• someone who cleans soot from chimneys

• winning all or all but one of the tricks in bridge

• a long oar used in an open boat

• (American football) an attempt to advance the ball by running around the end of the line

• a movement in an arc

verb

• sweep across or over

• move with sweeping, effortless, gliding motions

• sweep with a broom or as if with a broom

• force into some kind of situation, condition, or course of action

• to cover or extend over an area or time period

• clean by sweeping

• win an overwhelming victory in or on

• cover the entire range of

• make a big sweeping gesture or movement

track
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a line or route along which something travels or moves

• evidence pointing to a possible solution

• a pair of parallel rails providing a runway for wheels

• a course over which races are run

• a distinct selection of music from a recording or a compact disc

• an endless metal belt on which tracked vehicles move over the ground

• (computer science) one of the circular magnetic paths on a magnetic disk that serve as a guide for writing and reading data

• a groove on a phonograph recording

• a bar or pair of parallel bars of rolled steel making the railway along which railroad cars or other vehicles can roll

• any road or path affording passage especially a rough one

• the act of participating in an athletic competition involving running on a track

verb

• carry on the feet and deposit

• observe or plot the moving path of something

• go after with the intent to catch

• travel across or pass over

• make tracks upon

transom
nounn
noun

• a window above a door that is usually hinged to a horizontal crosspiece over the door

• a horizontal crosspiece across a window or separating a door from a window over it

trave
noun

• a horizontal beam that extends across something

cut across
verbv
verb

• travel across or pass over

• be contrary to ordinary procedure or limitations

• cut using a diagonal line

cut through
verbv
verb

• travel across or pass over

get across
verbv
verb

• communicate successfully

• become clear or enter one's consciousness or emotions

• travel across or pass over

get over
verbv
verb

• travel across or pass over

• to bring (a necessary but unpleasant task) to an end

• improve in health

• get on top of; deal with successfully

pass over
verbv
verb

• bypass

• make a passage or journey from one place to another

• travel across or pass over

• fly over

• rub with a circular motion

Best Hypernyms For TRAVERSES

Here is a list of related hypernyms for traverses, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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beam continue cover crossing crosspiece extend pass travel traveling travelling

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