Meaning & use
transverse
Situated or lying across something, at right angles to its long axis.
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A transverse beam supports the bridge's main span and runs perpendicular to the road.
The car's engine is mounted transverse to the chassis rather than facing front to back.
A note on using this word
Transverse is common in anatomy, engineering, and geometry to describe anything crossing the main axis at an angle, usually ninety degrees.
Words with a similar meaning
crosswiseperpendicular
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