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transom
noun
tran·som ˈtran(t)-səm 
1
: a transverse piece in a structure : crosspiece: such as
a
: lintel
b
: a horizontal crossbar in a window, over a door, or between a door and a window or fanlight above it
c
: the horizontal bar or member of a cross or gallows
d
: any of several transverse timbers or beams secured to the sternpost of a boat
also : the planking forming the stern of a square-ended boat
2
or transom window : a window above a door or other window built on and commonly hinged to a transom
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web The open transom, with a center platform that drops into the water for tender launching or scuba diving, has two lounges, giving an open feel, while linking the main salon expands the space, and offers an interior oasis. 
Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 21 May 2021 Outside, the transom door has been fitted with giant windows (again, the clients’ decision) to allow natural light into the beach club in the stern. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 28 July 2022 There is no guarantee that the information Russians pass over the transom will be useful. Washington Post, 3 May 2022 Part of Heesen’s fast cruising series, the vessel sports a low-drag hull design with a reduced transom depth. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 28 June 2022 Despite the many changes, several period details were preserved, such as the decorative etched-glass transom in the vestibule. Kathy Orton, Washington Post, 13 May 2022 Before the trip, Carman altered the boat by removing two forward bulkheads and trim tabs from the transom of the hull, the indictment states. Lisa Rathke, Hartford Courant, 11 May 2022 The yacht's transom door is unable to close and water is entering the stern, according to the U.S. Coast Guard. Adam Sabes, Fox News, 7 May 2022 Fold-down side doors in the beach club and a drop-down transom create a floating resort vibe with a sea breeze. Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 7 Mar. 2022 See More
Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 21 May 2021 Outside, the transom door has been fitted with giant windows (again, the clients’ decision) to allow natural light into the beach club in the stern. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 28 July 2022 There is no guarantee that the information Russians pass over the transom will be useful. Washington Post, 3 May 2022 Part of Heesen’s fast cruising series, the vessel sports a low-drag hull design with a reduced transom depth. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 28 June 2022 Despite the many changes, several period details were preserved, such as the decorative etched-glass transom in the vestibule. Kathy Orton, Washington Post, 13 May 2022 Before the trip, Carman altered the boat by removing two forward bulkheads and trim tabs from the transom of the hull, the indictment states. Lisa Rathke, Hartford Courant, 11 May 2022 The yacht's transom door is unable to close and water is entering the stern, according to the U.S. Coast Guard. Adam Sabes, Fox News, 7 May 2022 Fold-down side doors in the beach club and a drop-down transom create a floating resort vibe with a sea breeze. Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 7 Mar. 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Middle English transyn, traunsom, probably alteration of traversayn, from Middle French travessain, from Old French traversain set crosswise, from Vulgar Latin *traversanus, from Latin transversus transverse
First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Phrases Containing transom
Kids Definition
transom
noun
tran·som ˈtran-səm
1
: a piece that lies crosswise in a structure (as in the frame of a window or of a door that has a window above it)
2
: a window above a door or another window