Transom
noun
A horizontal crossbar in a window, over a door, or between a door and a window.
The stained glass pattern in the transom over the door added a beautiful pop of color.
Often appears as...
- transom over the door
- transom window
noun
The flat surface forming the stern of a boat.
The name of the boat was painted on the transom.
Often appears as...
- boat transom
- transom mount
Usage tips
Technical
noun
A small hinged window above a door or another window.
He opened the transom to let in fresh air.
Often appears as...
- open the transom
- transom window
Usage tips
Technical
noun
A horizontal crossbar in a window, over a door, or between a door and a window.
The stained glass pattern in the transom over the door added a beautiful pop of color.
Often appears as...
- transom over the door
- transom window
noun
The flat surface forming the stern of a boat.
The name of the boat was painted on the transom.
Often appears as...
- boat transom
- transom mount
Usage tips
Technical
noun
A small hinged window above a door or another window.
He opened the transom to let in fresh air.
Often appears as...
- open the transom
- transom window
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/2Architectural Element
Remember 'transom' as an architectural feature, usually decorative, above doors or windows.
The old mansion had a transom with intricate carvings.
Pro Tip 2/2Not Always Functional
A transom can be purely decorative and may not always serve a practical purpose.
Their house has a faux transom purely for aesthetic appeal.
Pro Tip 1/2Architectural Element
Remember 'transom' as an architectural feature, usually decorative, above doors or windows.
The old mansion had a transom with intricate carvings.
Pro Tip 2/2Not Always Functional
A transom can be purely decorative and may not always serve a practical purpose.
Their house has a faux transom purely for aesthetic appeal.
Pro Tip 1/2Architectural Element
Remember 'transom' as an architectural feature, usually decorative, above doors or windows.
The old mansion had a transom with intricate carvings.
Pro Tip 2/2Not Always Functional
A transom can be purely decorative and may not always serve a practical purpose.
Their house has a faux transom purely for aesthetic appeal.
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Video examples
Creative houses from...
that was headed mulcher the landfill the burn pile it was all just gone this is the first house I built this double front door here with the three light transom that was headed to the landfill have a little turret there and then these buttons on the corbels here right
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Dan Phillips: Creative...
It was all just gone. This is the first house I built. This double front door here with the three-light transom, that was headed to the landfill. Have a little turret there. And then these buttons on the corbels here --
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Croc Chases Cameraman PIPE...
it's not big may it may be a female it's perfect size for a female this may be a good candidate for the transom there we got to get another rope maybe under the rope and she needs some help
Video examples
Creative houses from...
that was headed mulcher the landfill the burn pile it was all just gone this is the first house I built this double front door here with the three light transom that was headed to the landfill have a little turret there and then these buttons on the corbels here right
Video examples
Dan Phillips: Creative...
It was all just gone. This is the first house I built. This double front door here with the three-light transom, that was headed to the landfill. Have a little turret there. And then these buttons on the corbels here --
Video examples
Croc Chases Cameraman PIPE...
it's not big may it may be a female it's perfect size for a female this may be a good candidate for the transom there we got to get another rope maybe under the rope and she needs some help
Example 1 of 3
Quote examples
Barton Gellman
American Journalist
On average, since 9/11, the FBI reckons that just over 100,000 terrorism leads each year have come over the transom. Analysts and agents designate them as immediate, priority or routine, but the bureau says every one is covered.
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Charlie Baker
American Politician
You just can't get surprised when you get surprised, because weird stuff just comes over the transom all the time, and it's not necessarily anything that you've planned for or anticipated.
Quote examples
Barton Gellman
American Journalist
On average, since 9/11, the FBI reckons that just over 100,000 terrorism leads each year have come over the transom. Analysts and agents designate them as immediate, priority or routine, but the bureau says every one is covered.
Quote examples
Charlie Baker
American Politician
You just can't get surprised when you get surprised, because weird stuff just comes over the transom all the time, and it's not necessarily anything that you've planned for or anticipated.
Example 1 of 2
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