Transverse and Vertical

Transverse

Transverse adjective - Extending or lying across; in a crosswise direction; at right angles to the long axis.
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Vertical and transverse are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Vertical" instead an adjective "Transverse".

Nearby Words: transversely, transversal

Vertical

Vertical adjective - Rising straight up.

Transverse and vertical are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Transverse" instead an adjective "Vertical".

Nearby Words: vertically, vert

Both words in one sentence

  • Some have a thick line in the silhouette drawings indicating where, in elevation, the deck armour is located and/or vertical dashed lines showing the location of the watertight transverse bulkheads.
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Vertical and Transverse. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 22, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/transverse/vertical
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