Definitions
There are 9 meanings of the word
Traverse.
How to pronounce traverse:
UK
Traverse - as a noun
A horizontal beam that extends across something
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
crossbeam15crosspiece16trave8A horizontal crosspiece across a window or separating a door from a window over it
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
transom9Traverse - as a verb
Travel across or pass over
Example: "The caravan covered almost 100 miles each day"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cover10cross7cut acrosscut throughget acrossget overpass overtrack11Hypernyms (Closely Related)
pass6Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
To cover or extend over an area or time period
Example: "Rivers traverse the valley floor"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cross7span6sweep10Deny formally (an allegation of fact by the opposing party) in a legal suit
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
deny8Traverse - as an adjective
Lying across; being in a direction across something else.
Example: "Paths cut with traverse trenches"
Traverse - as an adverb
Athwart; across; crosswise
Example Sentences
"We will need to traverse the mountain to reach the other side."
"He traversed the forest carefully, avoiding any potential dangers."
"She traversed the bridge with caution due to its unstable condition."
"The hiker traversed through the dense jungle, hacking through the vegetation."
"The climbers planned their route to traverse the icy slopes of the mountain."
Word Game Points
Is TRAVERSE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, traverse is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
TRAVERSE has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.
Is TRAVERSE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, traverse is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordTRAVERSE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.
Is TRAVERSE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, traverse is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordTRAVERSE has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.
