noun
transom
Transom (noun) means a crosspiece over a door; a lintel.
noun
1
A crosspiece over a door; a lintel.
2
A horizontal glazing bar in a window.
3
A transom window.
4
Any of several transverse structural members in a ship, especially at the stern; a thwart.
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Etymology
From Middle English traunsom; probably an alteration of Latin trānstrum (“crossbeam”).
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What is the meaning of transom?
"transom" (noun) means a crosspiece over a door; a lintel.
What are the different meanings of transom?
"transom" has 3 main meanings: 1. A crosspiece over a door; a lintel; 2. A horizontal glazing bar in a window; 3. A transom window.