noun Download 🔗Share A crosspiece over a door; a lintel. Examples : "The architect decided to place a decorative transom over the entrance to the building to add some flair. " architecture part building Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A horizontal dividing bar in a window. Examples : "The afternoon sun streamed through the top pane of the window, blocked by the transom, and cast a shadow across my desk. " architecture building Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A transom window. Examples : "The morning sun streamed through the transom above the door, lighting up the hallway. " architecture building Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share Any of several transverse structural members in a ship, especially at the stern; a thwart. Examples : "The carpenter reinforced the stern of the small wooden boat by carefully fitting each transom into place. " nautical part structure Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share The flat or nearly flat stern of a boat or ship. Examples : "The small fishing boat had a flat transom perfect for mounting a small motor. " nautical part vehicle Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share The horizontal beam on a cross or gallows. Examples : "The prisoner stared up at the transom of the gallows, a dark beam promising his imminent demise. " architecture structure building Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share (usually attributively) Items that have arrived over the transom. Examples : "They only met the deadline by working most of the night and making a transom filing." architecture building part Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading