Meaning & use
Traverses
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Travels across, through, or over an area, route, or obstacle.
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The hiking trail traverses the entire ridge before descending into the valley.
A narrow bridge traverses the ravine at its deepest point.
A note on using this word
Also used as a plural noun for the diagonal paths climbers or skiers take across a slope.
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Another way to use it
2. noun
Diagonal routes or paths taken across a slope, cliff face, or terrain.
The climbers rested at the end of each of the route's traverses.
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