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| tran·som [ tránssəm ] (plural tran·soms) |
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1. structural beam above window: a horizontal beam or stone above a window that supports the structure above
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2. crosspiece above door: a crosspiece over a door or between the top of a door and a window above
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3. crossbar that divides window: a crossbar of wood or stone that divides a window horizontally
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4. buildings window above door: a small rectangular window over a door
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5. beam for strengthening stern: a transverse beam for strengthening the stern of a ship
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6. planking at ship's stern: the planking forming a flat surface across the stern of a ship
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7. horizontal beam of cross or gallows: the horizontal beam of a cross or gallows
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| [14th century. Probably alteration of Latin transtrum "crossbeam"] |
