traverse

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verb

tra·verse trə-ˈvərs How to pronounce traverse (audio)

also tra-ˈvərs,

ˈtra-(ˌ)vərs How to pronounce traverse (audio)

traversed; traversing

transitive verb

: to go or travel across or over

: to move or pass along or through

light rays traversing a crystal

: to make a study of : examine

: to lie or extend across : cross

the bridge traverses a brook

: to move to and fro over or along

: to ascend, descend, or cross (a slope or gap) at an angle

: to move (a gun) to right or left on a pivot

: to go against or act in opposition to : oppose, thwart

: to deny (something, such as an allegation of fact or an indictment) formally at law

: to make or carry out a survey of by using traverses

intransitive verb

: to move back and forth or from side to side

: to move or turn laterally : swivel

: to climb at an angle or in a zigzag course

: to ski across rather than straight down a hill

: to make a survey by using traverses

traversable

trə-ˈvər-sə-bəl How to pronounce traverse (audio)

also tra-ˈvər-

or ˈtra-(ˌ)vər-

adjective

traverser noun

traverse

2 of 3

noun

tra·verse ˈtra-vərs How to pronounce traverse (audio)

also -ˌvərs,

especially for senses 6 and 8 also

trə-ˈvərs

or tra-ˈvərs

: something that crosses or lies across

: obstacle, adversity

: a formal denial of a matter of fact alleged by the opposing party in a legal pleading

: a compartment or recess formed by a partition, curtain, or screen

: a gallery or loft providing access from one side to another in a large building

: a route or way across or over: such as

: a zigzag course of a sailing ship with contrary winds

: a curving or zigzag way up a steep grade

: the course followed in traversing

: the act or an instance of traversing : crossing

: a protective projecting wall or bank of earth in a trench

: a lateral movement (as of the saddle of a lathe carriage)

also : a device for imparting such movement

: the lateral movement of a gun about a pivot or on a carriage to change direction of fire

: a line surveyed across a plot of ground

Synonyms

Verb

course
cover
cross
cut (across)
follow
go
navigate
pass (over)
perambulate
peregrinate
proceed (along)
track
transit
travel

See all Synonyms & Antonyms

Example Sentences

Verb The candidates traversed the state throughout the campaign. The river traverses the county.

Recent Examples on the Web

Verb

The ride will traverse the city from the downtown waterfront area to Laurelhurst Park before ending at Portland State University’s Native American Student and Community Center.

Jarrette Werk, oregonlive, 26 Aug. 2022 If all goes as planned, mountain bikers, off-road bikers and hikers would flood in, drawn by the opportunity to traverse from town to town a la the Swiss Alps.

Los Angeles Times, 14 Aug. 2022 Before the war, Russia had roughly 3,000 heavy tanks, prized for combining a lethal cannon with heavy protection and the ability to traverse rough terrain.

Robert Wall And Daniel Michaels, WSJ, 17 Mar. 2022 The bearing pad is a piece of the bridge smashed between the bridge deck, where drivers traverse the highway, and the support structures, like the concrete beams that hold up the bridge.

Jay R. Jordan, Chron, 10 June 2022 Imagine stepping into a time machine, one that could traverse not only billions of years but also countless light-years of space, all in search of life in the universe.

Lee Billings, Scientific American, 24 Jan. 2018 Its maiden voyage will traverse hundreds of destinations across six continents, and stops at ports are expected to span between one and five days.

Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 16 Aug. 2022 As the Covid-19 pandemic has shown, infectious diseases can easily traverse long distances, especially among unvaccinated people.

Martha Rebour, STAT, 7 Aug. 2022 Hikers traverse one of many social trails that break off of the Grandeur Peak Face Trail, which starts at the north end of Wasatch Boulevard, on Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2022.

Julie Jag, The Salt Lake Tribune, 5 Aug. 2022

Noun

Lines stretching along sidewalks, across parking lots and down streets took days to traverse, with folks there having to camp out overnight.

al, 26 July 2022 Mammoth offers a few routes, from easy to difficult, that traverse the Caldera Overlook.

Sal Vaglica, USA TODAY, 18 June 2022 Rimml likely fell on the steep traverse between Denali Pass at 18,200 feet (5,547 meters) and the 17,200-foot plateau, a notoriously treacherous stretch of the West Buttress route, officials said.

CBS News, 7 May 2022 This gravel route parallels the former Fernley and Lassen Railroad line that runs through California’s Lassen County, with stretches that traverse Susan River Canyon and numerous historic tunnels.

Stephanie Vermillion, Outside Online, 11 Mar. 2022 Sitting on two sides of a long and narrow traverse stage in a theater that seats 60, viewers are not only close to the actors but also face-to-face with each other, fostering electric audience reactions.

Emily Mcclanathan, Chicago Tribune, 15 July 2022 Their experience began on 2 August at ∼2100 local time and lasted until dawn the following morning, for a total traverse time of roughly 8 hours.

Grrlscientist, Forbes, 11 July 2022 Do traverse rods still use the same cord and pully system to move clips or pins across a track to open and close the panels?

Catherine Gaugh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 May 2022 In total, 13 climbers have died in falls along that traverse, the NPS said.

Paradise Afshar, CNN, 7 May 2022

Adjective

Similarly, some projects are simply too big or traverse too many internal silos to be handled by a single AI tool.

David Drai, Forbes, 3 May 2022 How should marketers traverse this quickly evolving space?

Matthew Lieberman, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2022 Finland’s Finnair has been forced to reroute many of its flights from the region that its aircraft typically traverse.

Emma Brown, WSJ, 3 Mar. 2022 The route would have taken them through quiet countryside a few centuries ago, but today sees them traverse the busy city.

CNN, 24 Oct. 2021 Common backpacking circumstances that warrant a dedicated ice pick include the need to clear and traverse snowy trails, as well as preparation of backcountry campsites and removal of ice from hard surfaces including wood, rock, and asphalt.

Popular Science, 25 Feb. 2021 The Fairhope parade will include lining up floats parked along Section Street and have vehicles traverse along the parade route.

al, 27 Nov. 2020 See More

Word History

Etymology

Verb

Middle English, from Anglo-French traverser, from Late Latin transversare, from Latin transversus

Noun

Middle English travers, from Anglo-French travers (as in a travers, de travers across), from Latin transversum (as in in transversum set crosswise), neuter of transversus lying across; senses 5–9 in part from traverse entry 1 — more at transverse entry 1

First Known Use

Verb

14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 5a

Noun

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Adjective

15th century, in the meaning defined above

单词	traverse
释义	traverse 1 of 3 verb tra·verse trə-ˈvərs also tra-ˈvərs, or ˈtra-(ˌ)vərs traversed; traversing transitive verb 1 a : to go or travel across or over b : to move or pass along or through light rays traversing a crystal 2 : to make a study of : examine 3 : to lie or extend across : cross the bridge traverses a brook 4 a : to move to and fro over or along b : to ascend, descend, or cross (a slope or gap) at an angle c : to move (a gun) to right or left on a pivot 5 a : to go against or act in opposition to : oppose, thwart b : to deny (something, such as an allegation of fact or an indictment) formally at law 6 : to make or carry out a survey of by using traverses intransitive verb 1 : to move back and forth or from side to side 2 : to move or turn laterally : swivel 3 a : to climb at an angle or in a zigzag course b : to ski across rather than straight down a hill 4 : to make a survey by using traverses traversable trə-ˈvər-sə-bəl also tra-ˈvər- or ˈtra-(ˌ)vər- adjective traverser noun traverse 2 of 3 noun tra·verse ˈtra-vərs also -ˌvərs, especially for senses 6 and 8 also trə-ˈvərs or tra-ˈvərs 1 : something that crosses or lies across 2 : obstacle, adversity 3 : a formal denial of a matter of fact alleged by the opposing party in a legal pleading 4 a : a compartment or recess formed by a partition, curtain, or screen b : a gallery or loft providing access from one side to another in a large building 5 : a route or way across or over: such as a : a zigzag course of a sailing ship with contrary winds b : a curving or zigzag way up a steep grade c : the course followed in traversing 6 : the act or an instance of traversing : crossing 7 : a protective projecting wall or bank of earth in a trench 8 a : a lateral movement (as of the saddle of a lathe carriage) also : a device for imparting such movement b : the lateral movement of a gun about a pivot or on a carriage to change direction of fire 9 : a line surveyed across a plot of ground traverse 3 of 3 adjective tra·verse ˈtra-(ˌ)vərs trə-ˈvərs tra-ˈvərs : lying across : transverse Synonyms Verb course cover cross cut (across) follow go navigate pass (over) perambulate peregrinate proceed (along) track transit travel See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Verb The candidates traversed the state throughout the campaign. The river traverses the county. Recent Examples on the Web Verb The ride will traverse the city from the downtown waterfront area to Laurelhurst Park before ending at Portland State University’s Native American Student and Community Center. Jarrette Werk, oregonlive, 26 Aug. 2022 If all goes as planned, mountain bikers, off-road bikers and hikers would flood in, drawn by the opportunity to traverse from town to town a la the Swiss Alps. Los Angeles Times, 14 Aug. 2022 Before the war, Russia had roughly 3,000 heavy tanks, prized for combining a lethal cannon with heavy protection and the ability to traverse rough terrain. Robert Wall And Daniel Michaels, WSJ, 17 Mar. 2022 The bearing pad is a piece of the bridge smashed between the bridge deck, where drivers traverse the highway, and the support structures, like the concrete beams that hold up the bridge. Jay R. Jordan, Chron, 10 June 2022 Imagine stepping into a time machine, one that could traverse not only billions of years but also countless light-years of space, all in search of life in the universe. Lee Billings, Scientific American, 24 Jan. 2018 Its maiden voyage will traverse hundreds of destinations across six continents, and stops at ports are expected to span between one and five days. Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 16 Aug. 2022 As the Covid-19 pandemic has shown, infectious diseases can easily traverse long distances, especially among unvaccinated people. Martha Rebour, STAT, 7 Aug. 2022 Hikers traverse one of many social trails that break off of the Grandeur Peak Face Trail, which starts at the north end of Wasatch Boulevard, on Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2022. Julie Jag, The Salt Lake Tribune, 5 Aug. 2022 Noun Lines stretching along sidewalks, across parking lots and down streets took days to traverse, with folks there having to camp out overnight. al, 26 July 2022 Mammoth offers a few routes, from easy to difficult, that traverse the Caldera Overlook. Sal Vaglica, USA TODAY, 18 June 2022 Rimml likely fell on the steep traverse between Denali Pass at 18,200 feet (5,547 meters) and the 17,200-foot plateau, a notoriously treacherous stretch of the West Buttress route, officials said. CBS News, 7 May 2022 This gravel route parallels the former Fernley and Lassen Railroad line that runs through California’s Lassen County, with stretches that traverse Susan River Canyon and numerous historic tunnels. Stephanie Vermillion, Outside Online, 11 Mar. 2022 Sitting on two sides of a long and narrow traverse stage in a theater that seats 60, viewers are not only close to the actors but also face-to-face with each other, fostering electric audience reactions. Emily Mcclanathan, Chicago Tribune, 15 July 2022 Their experience began on 2 August at ∼2100 local time and lasted until dawn the following morning, for a total traverse time of roughly 8 hours. Grrlscientist, Forbes, 11 July 2022 Do traverse rods still use the same cord and pully system to move clips or pins across a track to open and close the panels? Catherine Gaugh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 May 2022 In total, 13 climbers have died in falls along that traverse, the NPS said. Paradise Afshar, CNN, 7 May 2022 Adjective Similarly, some projects are simply too big or traverse too many internal silos to be handled by a single AI tool. David Drai, Forbes, 3 May 2022 How should marketers traverse this quickly evolving space? Matthew Lieberman, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2022 Finland’s Finnair has been forced to reroute many of its flights from the region that its aircraft typically traverse. Emma Brown, WSJ, 3 Mar. 2022 The route would have taken them through quiet countryside a few centuries ago, but today sees them traverse the busy city. CNN, 24 Oct. 2021 Common backpacking circumstances that warrant a dedicated ice pick include the need to clear and traverse snowy trails, as well as preparation of backcountry campsites and removal of ice from hard surfaces including wood, rock, and asphalt. Popular Science, 25 Feb. 2021 The Fairhope parade will include lining up floats parked along Section Street and have vehicles traverse along the parade route. al, 27 Nov. 2020 See More Word History Etymology Verb Middle English, from Anglo-French traverser, from Late Latin transversare, from Latin transversus Noun Middle English travers, from Anglo-French travers (as in a travers, de travers across), from Latin transversum (as in in transversum set crosswise), neuter of transversus lying across; senses 5–9 in part from traverse entry 1 — more at transverse entry 1 First Known Use Verb 14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 5a Noun 14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2 Adjective 15th century, in the meaning defined above Phrases Containing traverse traverse jury traverse rod traverse jury traverse rod Kids Definition traverse verb tra·verse trə-ˈvərs traversed; traversing : to pass through, across, or over Legal Definition traverse 1 of 2 noun tra·verse ˈtra-ˌvərs, trə-ˈvərs : a denial of a matter of fact alleged in the opposing party's pleadings also : a pleading in which such a denial is made traverse 2 of 2 transitive verb tra·verse trə-ˈvərs, ˈtra-ˌvərs : to deny (as an allegation of fact or an indictment) in a legal proceeding History and Etymology for traverse Transitive verb Anglo-French traverser, literally, to lay across, bar, impede, from Old French, from Late Latin transversare to cross, from Latin transversus lying across traverse 1 of 2 verb as in to cross to make one's way through, across, or over the spider traversed the wall from end to end Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance cross navigate follow walk travel track cover course transit ride hike perambulate peregrinate go traipse tread pass (over) cut (across) tramp crisscross run proceed (along) traverse 2 of 2 noun as in trek Synonyms & Similar Words trek travel traversal march expedition traipse trip hike tramp peregrination promenade wander parade walkabout walk paseo stroll excursion tour jaunt spin saunter sashay amble outing pilgrimage sally constitutional ramble turn progress perambulation junket safari range
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traverse

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