Traverse

usgb/trəˈvɜːrs/
verb

To move across, over, or through something, especially an area of land or sea.

The explorers traversed the jungle for weeks.
Visual representation of "traverse" - To move across, over, or through something, especially an area of land or sea

Often appears as...

  • traverse the terrain
  • traverse the globe
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Physical Movement

Used to describe physical movement across vast or challenging areas.

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The expedition team traversed the icy landscape without rest.
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Literal Crossing

Often signifies a literal crossing of a physical space or a large scale area.

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The bridge was built to help citizens traverse the wide river.
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