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transom
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transom
Nautical
a. a surface forming the stern of a vessel, either vertical or canted either forwards (reverse transom) or aft at the upper side
b. any of several transverse beams used for strengthening the stern of a vessel

transom [′tran·səm]
(building construction)
A window above a door.
(naval architecture)
The flat, vertical aft end of a ship or boat as distinguished from a canoe-shaped or cruiser stern.


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All Freedom 30/32s have solid transoms but post-1988 models have a "sugar scoop" step that improves boarding.
A system of ventilation shafts were uncovered, that were created to work in conjunction with a central atrium and operable transoms to induce air 'flow, and combined with the thermal dampening of this building's heavy mass made its system's extremely effective.
Side panels, transoms and fin supports help to produce uninterrupted facades.
 
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