traversal
noun
tra·vers·al
trə-ˈvər-səl 
also tra-ˈvər-
or ˈtra-ˌvər-
: the act or an instance of traversing
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Rolling alone failed in narrow folds, but combining vertical floating with horizontal swimming allowed successful traversal.
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Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 14 May 2026
In addition, the action includes top-tier spider combat and awesome web-slinging and web-gliding traversal abilities.
—George Yang, PC Magazine, 1 May 2026
Shackleton and his crew had intended to make the first complete traversal of Antarctica.
—Eva Holland, The Atlantic, 30 Apr. 2026
At the shelter, players can also test their skills in training sessions that teach the finer points of weapons and traversal, preparing them for tougher challenges ahead.
—Gieson Cacho, Mercury News, 15 Apr. 2026
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Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 14 May 2026
In addition, the action includes top-tier spider combat and awesome web-slinging and web-gliding traversal abilities.
—George Yang, PC Magazine, 1 May 2026
Shackleton and his crew had intended to make the first complete traversal of Antarctica.
—Eva Holland, The Atlantic, 30 Apr. 2026
At the shelter, players can also test their skills in training sessions that teach the finer points of weapons and traversal, preparing them for tougher challenges ahead.
—Gieson Cacho, Mercury News, 15 Apr. 2026
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“Traversal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/traversal. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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traversal
noun
tra·vers·al
trə-ˈvər-səl
: the act or an instance of traversing
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