Transom

Origin

Probably an alteration of Latin transtrum ("crossbeam").

Pronunciation===

• IPA: /ˈtrænsÉ™m/

Full definition of transom

Noun

1. A crosspiece over a door; a lintel.
2. A horizontal dividing bar in a window.
3. A transom window.
4. (nautical) Any of several transverse structural members in a ship, especially at the stern; a thwart.
5. (nautical) The flat or nearly flat stern of a boat or ship.
6. The horizontal beam on a cross or gallows.
7. (figuratively, usually attributively) Items that have arrived over the transom.We are overwhelmed with transom resumes.They only met the deadline by working most of the night and making a transom filing.

Synonyms

• (small hinged window above door) fanlight

Derived terms

• over the transom
• transom window, a hinged glassed frame above such a crossbar

Anagrams

• matrons