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transect
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tran·sect  (trn-skt)
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
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Verb1.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
transect [trænˈsɛkt] vt → tagliare trasversalmente


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