Definition of transverse

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Transverse (n.) The longer, or transverse, axis of an ellipse..

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Zoonite :: Zoonite (n.) One of the theoretic transverse divisions of any segmented animal.
Thwart :: Thwart (a.) Thwartly; obliquely; transversely; athwart.
Mill :: Mill (n.) An excavation in rock, transverse to the workings, from which material for filling is obtained..
Scutellum :: Scutellum (n.) One of the transverse scales on the tarsi and toes of birds; a scutella.
Coleoptera :: Coleoptera (n. pl.) An order of insects having the anterior pair of wings (elytra) hard and horny, and serving as coverings for the posterior pair, which are membranous, and folded transversely under the others when not in use. The mouth parts form two pairs of jaws (mandibles and maxillae) adapted for chewing. Most of the Coleoptera are known as beetles and weevils..
Exotheca :: Exotheca (n.) The tissue which fills the interspaces between the costae of many madreporarian corals, usually consisting of small transverse or oblique septa..
Megaseme :: Megaseme (a.) Having the orbital index relatively large; having the orbits narrow transversely; -- opposed to microseme.
Transversal :: Transversal (a.) Running or lying across; transverse; as, a transversal line..
Thwartly :: Thwartly (adv.) Transversely; obliquely.
Cross :: Cross (a.) Not parallel; lying or falling athwart; transverse; oblique; intersecting.
Tabula :: Tabula (n.) One of the transverse plants found in the calicles of certain corals and hydroids.
Diapophysis :: Diapophysis (n.) The dorsal transverse, or tubercular, process of a vertebra. See Vertebra..
Microseme :: Microseme (a.) Having the orbital index relatively small; having the orbits broad transversely; -- opposed to megaseme.
Barred Owl :: Barred owl () A large American owl (Syrnium nebulosum); -- so called from the transverse bars of a dark brown color on the breast.
Parr :: Parr (n.) A young salmon in the stage when it has dark transverse bands; -- called also samlet, skegger, and fingerling..
Spring :: Spring (v. i.) A crack or fissure in a mast or yard, running obliquely or transversely..
Scutellated :: Scutellated (a.) Having the tarsi covered with broad transverse scales, or scutella; -- said of certain birds..
Micrococcus :: Micrococcus (n.) A genus of Spherobacteria, in the form of very small globular or oval cells, forming, by transverse division, filaments, or chains of cells, or in some cases single organisms shaped like dumb-bells (Diplococcus), all without the power of motion. See Illust. of Ascoccus..
Elephant :: Elephant (n.) A mammal of the order Proboscidia, of which two living species, Elephas Indicus and E. Africanus, and several fossil species, are known. They have a proboscis or trunk, and two large ivory tusks proceeding from the extremity of the upper jaw, and curving upwards. The molar teeth are large and have transverse folds. Elephants are the largest land animals now existing..
Overthwart :: Overthwart (a.) Having a transverse position; placed or situated across; hence, opposite..
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