— transversely , adv.
/trans verrs", tranz-; trans"verrs, tranz"-/ , adj.
1. lying or extending across or in a cross direction; cross.
2. (of a flute) having a mouth hole in the side of the tube, near its end, across which the player's breath is directed. Cf. end-blown .
3. (of an automotive engine) mounted with the crankshaft oriented sideways.
n.
4. something that is transverse.
5. Naut. See web frame .
6. Geom. See transverse axis .
7. a city road that cuts through a park or other area of light traffic; shortcut.
[ 1610-20; transversus going or lying across, athwart. See TRAVERSE ]