transverse

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Watching white swans transverse the tranquil river in front of the theater, Khomik said his portrayal of Lear was meant to convey not only suffering, but also a sense of fortitude.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 19, 2024

Cashore spelled it correctly, then clinched the title with the word “transept,” an architectural term for the transverse part of a cross-shaped church.

From Seattle Times • May 31, 2024

The use of transverse thermoelectric effects in magnetic materials is expected to simplify the structure of thermoelectric conversion devices compared to the longitudinal thermoelectric effects, where electric and thermal currents are converted in parallel directions.

From Science Daily • May 9, 2024

Analysis of these boats reveals that they are built from four different types of wood, unusual among similar sites, and that they include advanced construction techniques such as transverse reinforcements.

From Science Daily • Mar. 20, 2024

In order to clearly show you what they are, most of the diagrams in this course will show sound waves as if they are transverse waves.

From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones