transverse

adjective
/ˈtrænzvɜːrs/

Meaning

situated or lying across something

Example Sentences

The transverse road connects two highways.

Synonyms

crosswise, lateral, diagonal, oblique

Antonyms

longitudinal, parallel

Collocations

transverse road, transverse axis, transverse section

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