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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

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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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transom

1. A horizontal member, usually of wood or stone, that separates a door from a window, fanlight, or panel above it; sometimes called a transom bar.

2. An operable window hinged to the transom, 1 directly above a door.

3. A crossbar in a window frame that divides a window horizontally. Also see operable transom.