transoms
transoms is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, transoms is hyphenated as:
Definitions oftransoms
- A crosspiece over a door; a lintel.
- A horizontal dividing bar in a window.
- A transom window.
- Any of several transverse structural members in a ship, especially at the stern; a thwart.
- The flat or nearly flat stern of a boat or ship.
- The horizontal beam on a cross or gallows.
- (usually attributively) Items that have arrived over the transom.
Example: "They only met the deadline by working most of the night and making a transom filing."
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