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tran·sept  (trnspt)

n.

1. The transverse part of a cruciform church, crossing the nave at right angles.

2. Either of the two lateral arms of such a part.

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[New Latin trnsptum : Latin trns-, trans- + Latin saeptum, partition; see septum.]

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tran·septal (-sptl) adj.

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transept

Noun

either of the two shorter wings of a cross-shaped church [Latin trans- across + saeptum enclosure]

Thesaurus

Noun

1.

transept - structure forming the transverse part of a cruciform church; crosses the nave at right angles church building, church - a place for public (especially Christian) worship; "the church was empty" structure, construction - a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts; "the structure consisted of a series of arches"; "she wore her hair in an amazing construction of whirls and ribbons"

Translations

transept [ˈtrænsɛpt] n → crucero

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transept [ˈtrænsɛpt] n → transept m

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transept [ˈtrænsɛpt] n → Querschiff nt

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transept [ˈtrænsɛpt] n → transetto