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1. a window divided by a transom.2. transom (def. 2).[1680-90]
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Transom window — Transom Tran som, n. [Probably fr. L. transtrum a crossbeam, transom, from trans across. Cf. {Trestle}.] 1. (Arch.) A horizontal crossbar in a window, over a door, or between a door and a window above it. Transom is the horizontal, as mullion is… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
transom window — noun a window set above the transom of a door or larger window … English new terms dictionary
transom window — noun a window above a door that is usually hinged to a horizontal crosspiece over the door • Syn: ↑transom, ↑fanlight • Hypernyms: ↑window … Useful english dictionary
Transom — Tran som, n. [Probably fr. L. transtrum a crossbeam, transom, from trans across. Cf. {Trestle}.] 1. (Arch.) A horizontal crossbar in a window, over a door, or between a door and a window above it. Transom is the horizontal, as mullion is the… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Transom knees — Transom Tran som, n. [Probably fr. L. transtrum a crossbeam, transom, from trans across. Cf. {Trestle}.] 1. (Arch.) A horizontal crossbar in a window, over a door, or between a door and a window above it. Transom is the horizontal, as mullion is… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Window — This article is about the part of a building. For the Microsoft operating system, see Microsoft Windows. For other uses, see Window (disambiguation) and Windows (disambiguation). Pair of windows, Old Ship Church, Hingham, Massachusetts … Wikipedia
Transom (architectural) — In architecture, a transom is the term given to a horizontal glazing bar which is framed across a window, dividing it into stages or heights.Transom is the customary U.S. word for a traditionally fixed window over a door or an operating sash… … Wikipedia
transom — n. 1 a horizontal bar of wood or stone across a window or the top of a door (cf. MULLION). 2 each of several beams fixed across the stern post of a ship. 3 a beam across a saw pit to support a log. 4 a strengthening crossbar. 5 US = transom… … Useful english dictionary
transom — transomed, adj. /tran seuhm/, n. 1. a crosspiece separating a door or the like from a window or fanlight above it. 2. Also called transom light, transom window. a window above such a crosspiece. 3. a crossbar of wood or stone, dividing a window… … Universalium
transom — [ trans(ə)m] noun 1》 the flat surface forming the stern of a boat. ↘a horizontal beam reinforcing the stern of a boat. 2》 a strengthening crossbar, in particular one set above a window or door. Compare with mullion. 3》 US term for transom… … English new terms dictionary
