noun🔗ShareTraverse, pièce transversaleA horizontal or transverse beam or similar member that extends across or perpendicular to something."The swing set had a wooden crosspiece connecting the two vertical posts, providing support for the swings. "La balançoire avait une traverse en bois reliant les deux poteaux verticaux, offrant un support aux balançoires.partstructurebuildingarchitectureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareTraverseA bar or timber connecting two knightheads or two bitts; a timber over the windlass, with pins for belaying the running rigging."The sailor secured the rope to a pin on the crosspiece above the windlass, ensuring the sail wouldn't unfurl. "Le marin a fixé la corde à une cheville sur la traverse au-dessus du cabestan, s'assurant que la voile ne se déploierait pas.nauticalsailingtechnicalstructureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
