I. tran(t)s-ˈvərs, tranz-, ˈtran(t)s-ˌ, ˈtranz-ˌ adjective
Etymology: Middle English, from Latin transversus, from trans- + -versus (as in adversus adverse)
Date: 15th century
1. : acting, lying, or being across : set crosswise
2. : made at right angles to the long axis of the body
a transverse section
• trans·verse·ly adverb
II. ˈtran(t)s-ˌvərs, ˈtranz- noun
Date: 15th century
: something (as a piece, section, or part) that is transverse