transom

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tran·som | \ ˈtran(t)-səm

Definition of transom

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

over the transom

: without solicitation or prior arrangement the manuscript arrived over the transom

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Recent Examples on the Web The Italian builder recently unveiled a new flagship of the series, known as the Gladiator 961 Speed, which features an underwater camera in the transom that can stream live footage directly to TV screens onboard. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 3 May 2022 Here, large six-over-one transom windows bathe the room with light while exposing beautiful views. — James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 2 May 2022 The owner reproduced decorative woodwork from the film onto the transom leading from the kitchen to the dining room. — Mary Carole Mccauley, Baltimore Sun, 13 Apr. 2022 The stained glass in the sidelights and transom that surround the front door were designed by Baltimore artist Daniel Herman. — Washington Post, 25 Mar. 2022 The design has a long set of stairs down to the water at the transom, providing a nice launch point for divers or swimmers. — Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 1 Apr. 2022 Consumers tossed money over the box-office transom by the sackful, creating one of the biggest box-office advances in memory. — New York Times, 30 Mar. 2022 Epic has four guest staterooms on the lower deck, and a large beach area at the transom. — Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 11 June 2021 It is thought that the shorter doors, sidelights, and a multi-room transom were added in the early 1900s. — Lennie Omalza, The Courier-Journal, 6 Jan. 2022 See More

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