transect

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tran·sect (tr

n-s

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tr.v. tran·sect·ed, tran·sect·ing, tran·sects

To divide by cutting transversely.

[trans- + -sect.]

tran·section n.

transect

vb (tr) [trænˈsɛkt]

to cut or divide crossways

n [ˈtrænsɛkt]

(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Environmental Science) a sample strip of land used to monitor plant distribution, animal populations, etc., within a given area

[from Latin trans- + secāre to cut]

transection n

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Verb

transect - cut across or divide transversely; "the trails transect the property"

cut - separate with or as if with an instrument; "Cut the rope"

Translations

transect [trænˈsekt] N → transecto m

transect [trænˈsɛkt] vt → tagliare trasversalmente

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