TRANSITS
(noun, verb)Definitions
There are 7 meanings of the word
Transits.
Transits - as a noun
A surveying instrument for measuring horizontal and vertical angles, consisting of a small telescope mounted on a tripod
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
theodolite14Hypernyms (Closely Related)
surveying instrumentsurveyor's instrumentHyponyms (Broadly Related)
A facility consisting of the means and equipment necessary for the movement of passengers or goods
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
transportation16transportation systemHypernyms (Closely Related)
facility16installation12Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
A journey usually by ship
Example: "The outward passage took 10 days"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
passage10Hypernyms (Closely Related)
journey17journeying21Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Transits - as a verb
Make a passage or journey from one place to another
Example: "The tourists moved through the town and bought up all the souvenirs"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
move throughpass acrosspass overHypernyms (Closely Related)
pass6Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Pass across (a sign or house of the zodiac) or pass across (the disk of a celestial body or the meridian of a place)
Example: "The comet will transit on september 11"
Revolve (the telescope of a surveying transit) about its horizontal transverse axis in order to reverse its direction
Cause or enable to pass through
Example: "The canal will transit hundreds of ships every day"
Example Sentences
"The city has improved its public transits in recent years."
"The new train station will greatly improve the transits in this area."
"My daily commute involves a lot of transits between buses and trains."
"During rush hour, there are often delays in the transits."
"The city's transits have become more reliable since they introduced a new schedule."
Word Game Points
Is TRANSITS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, transits is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
TRANSITS has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.
Is TRANSITS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, transits is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordTRANSITS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 9.
Is TRANSITS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, transits is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordTRANSITS has a WORDFEUD points total of 8.
