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transom
noun
tran·som
ˈtran(t)-səm 
1
: a transverse piece in a structure : crosspiece: such as
a
: lintel
b
: a horizontal crossbar in a window, over a door, or between a door and a window or fanlight above it
c
: the horizontal bar or member of a cross or gallows
d
: any of several transverse timbers or beams secured to the sternpost of a boat
also
: the planking forming the stern of a square-ended boat
2
or transom window
: a window above a door or other window built on and commonly hinged to a transom
Examples of transom in a Sentence
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The primary suite in its private wing features a vaulted ceiling with dramatic up lighting, an arched transom over the French door that opens to the front gardens, and room for a sitting area/retreat.
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Monica Lander, The Mercury News, 25 Mar. 2024
Local artwork hangs on the beadboard walls and colorful bottles are placed along its transom windows.
—Keith Pandolfi, The Enquirer, 12 Mar. 2024
Further toward the stern, a beach club sits atop a garage with an electric transom door.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 31 Jan. 2024
French doors with arched transom windows line the ocean-facing living room, inviting in the sea breeze and sounds of the ambling waves.
—Spencer Elliott, Forbes, 17 Feb. 2024
Projects that cross the transom of the Beverly Hills building department include the extravagant — pool grottoes and bowling alleys — as well as the more quotidian kitchen and living room upgrades.
—Liam Dillon, Los Angeles Times, 18 Jan. 2024
At the stern, the tender garage is fitted with a transom hatch that can transform into an expansive swim platform.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 16 Jan. 2024
The transom is another key point of difference between the two designs.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 10 Jan. 2024
Competitors have embraced fold-out platforms at the transom as standard equipment, but Vanquish has yet to join the beam-expansion club.
—Howard Walker, Robb Report, 20 Nov. 2023
Monica Lander, The Mercury News, 25 Mar. 2024
Local artwork hangs on the beadboard walls and colorful bottles are placed along its transom windows.
—Keith Pandolfi, The Enquirer, 12 Mar. 2024
Further toward the stern, a beach club sits atop a garage with an electric transom door.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 31 Jan. 2024
French doors with arched transom windows line the ocean-facing living room, inviting in the sea breeze and sounds of the ambling waves.
—Spencer Elliott, Forbes, 17 Feb. 2024
Projects that cross the transom of the Beverly Hills building department include the extravagant — pool grottoes and bowling alleys — as well as the more quotidian kitchen and living room upgrades.
—Liam Dillon, Los Angeles Times, 18 Jan. 2024
At the stern, the tender garage is fitted with a transom hatch that can transform into an expansive swim platform.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 16 Jan. 2024
The transom is another key point of difference between the two designs.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 10 Jan. 2024
Competitors have embraced fold-out platforms at the transom as standard equipment, but Vanquish has yet to join the beam-expansion club.
—Howard Walker, Robb Report, 20 Nov. 2023
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“Transom.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/transom. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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transom
noun
tran·som
ˈtran(t)-səm
1
: a horizontal crossbar in a window, over a door, or between a door and a window or fanlight above it
2
: a window above a door or other window built on and commonly hinged to a transom
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