Definition of traverse

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  • traverse is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 11
  • traverse is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 11
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Definition of traverse

  • taking a zigzag path on skis (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. traversal
  • to cover or extend over an area or time period (verb)

    Examples

    1. Rivers traverse the valley floor

    Synonyms

    1. cross
    2. span
    3. sweep
  • a horizontal beam that extends across something (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. crossbeam
    2. crosspiece
    3. trave
  • travel across or pass over (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. cover
    2. cross
    3. cut across
    4. cut through
    5. get across
    6. get over
    7. pass over
    8. track
  • deny formally (an allegation of fact by the opposing party) in a legal suit (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. deny
  • a horizontal crosspiece across a window or separating a door from a window over it (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. transom
  • travel across (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. traversal

See definition of traverse in Merriam Webster