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Transom meaning
A crosspiece over a door; a lintel. | A horizontal glazing bar in a window. | A transom window.
Synonyms of Transom
Example sentences (8)
Even today I find myself returning from another encounter with the model of a giant squid or the narwhal diorama feeling something I now feel navigating Gilder’s grotto-galleries, squinting into the sun that pours through its transom and rose windows.
She holds a BA in sociology and history from Swarthmore College and a certificate in narrative reporting from the Transom Story Workshop.
Clearly one major improvement appeared to be widening most of the doorway (and adding a new transom!
Specifically, putting up faux-window mirrors and faux-transom mirrors have the greatest impacts.
In this application, the motor is frequently installed on the transom alongside and connected to the primary outboard to enable helm steering.
It is especially important to get the hand and swing right on exterior doors, as the transom is usually sloped and sealed to resist water entry, and to properly drain.
Operational issues Motor mounting height Motor height on the transom is an important factor in achieving optimal performance.
Transom windows may be fixed or operable.