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| bent1 |
in construction, a transverse member or framework used to strengthen a structure. [1/6 definitions] |
| crosstie |
a transverse timber or rod used to support a longitudinal beam or rail. [1/2 definitions] |
| exterior angle |
any of the four angles formed outside of two parallel lines where they are intersected by a transverse line. (Cf. interior angle.) [1/2 definitions] |
| faille |
a woven fabric with shallow, transverse ribbing, made of silk or other soft material. |
| fife |
a small, high-pitched transverse flute, used mainly to accompany drums in military or marching music. [1/2 definitions] |
| main yard |
the lowest transverse spar or pole on the mainmast, used to set the mainsail on a sailing vessel. |
| mill1 |
to make a raised edge on or make transverse grooves in (a coin or other metal). [1/9 definitions] |
| thwart |
in or going in a crosswise direction; transverse. [1/5 definitions] |
| transversal |
in a crosswise position; transverse. [1/2 definitions] |
| traverse |
a crosspiece or other transverse line, structural member, embankment, or the like. [2/11 definitions] |
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