transversal motion

  • 61traverse — tra•verse v. [[t]trəˈvɜrs, ˈtræv ərs[/t]] n., adj. [[t]ˈtræv ərs, trəˈvɜrs[/t]] v. versed, vers•ing, n. adj. 1) to pass or move over, along, or through; cross 2) to go to and fro over or along 3) to extend across or over: A bridge traverses the… …

    From formal English to slang

  • 62traverse — [c]/trəˈvɜs / (say truh vers), /ˈtrævɜs / (say travers) verb (traversed, traversing) –verb (t) 1. to pass across, over, or through. 2. to go to and fro over or along, as a place. 3. to extend across. 4. to cause to move laterally. 5. to pass in… …