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tran·som I. noun also tran·some \ˈtran(t)səm, ˈtraan-\ (-s) Usage: often attributive Etymology: Middle English traunsum, traunsom, probably from Latin transtrum crossbeam, transom, rowers' thwart, from trans across + -trum, suffix denoting an instrument — more at trans-, -tron 1. : a transverse piece in a structure : crosspiece: as a. : lintel b. or transom bar : a horizontal crossbar in a window, over a door, or between a door and a window or fanlight above it — distinguished from mullion c. : the horizontal bar or member of a cross or gallows d. (1) : any of several transverse timbers or beams secured to the sternpost of a boat (2) or transom frame : the aftermost frame of the square body secured to the sternpost and supporting the overhanging stern e. : a usually broad and flat metal piece connecting the cheeks, the sidepieces of the trail, or similar parts of a gun carriage f. : the vane of a cross-staff g. : the board or planking forming the stern of a square-ended boat h. : a transverse horizontal strut between parallel or nearly parallel members (as in a frame) i. : a crossbeam joining the side frames of a truck of a railway car 2. or transom window : a window above a door or other window built on and commonly hinged to a transom 3. : a seat or couch built at the side of a cabin or stateroom of a boat usually with lockers or drawers underneath [T transom 1b] II. noun • - over the transom |