noun
transom
Transom (noun) means a horizontal bar fixed across the top of a doorway.
noun
1
A horizontal bar fixed across the top of a doorway.
2
A horizontal bar that divides the panes of a window.
3
A transom window.
4
A beam running across a ship, especially near the back.
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Etymology
Came into English via Middle English traunsom, probably an alteration of Latin trānstrum ("crossbeam").
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What is the meaning of transom?
"transom" (noun) means a horizontal bar fixed across the top of a doorway.
What is another word for transom?
Other words for "transom" include traverse, fanlight.
What are the different meanings of transom?
"transom" has 3 main meanings: 1. A horizontal bar fixed across the top of a doorway; 2. A horizontal bar that divides the panes of a window; 3. A transom window.
