tran·sept (tr n s pt )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. [New Latin tr  ns ptum : Latin trns-, trans- + Latin saeptum, partition; see septum.]tran·sep tal (-spt l) adj. |
transept [ˈtrænsɛpt]
n
(Christianity / Ecclesiastical Terms) either of the two wings of a cruciform church at right angles to the nave
[from Anglo-Latin transeptum, from Latin trans- + saeptum enclosure]
transeptal adj
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| Noun | 1. |  transept - structure forming the transverse part of a cruciform church; crosses the nave at right angleschurch 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" |
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