lying or extending across or in a cross direction; cross.

(of a flute) having a mouth hole in the side of the tube, near its end, across which the player's breath is directed. Compare end-blown .

(of an automotive engine) mounted with the crankshaft oriented sideways.

something that is transverse.

Nautical . web frame.

Geometry . transverse axis.

a city road that cuts through a park or other area of light traffic; shortcut.

adjective

crossing , crosswise , thwart , transversal , traverse , across , alternate , diagonal , horizontal , oblique

verb

cross , pivot , shift , thwart , travel