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transom
noun
tran·som
ˈtran(t)-səm 
1
: a transverse piece in a structure : crosspiece: such as
a
: lintel
b
: a horizontal crossbar in a window, over a door, or between a door and a window or fanlight above it
c
: the horizontal bar or member of a cross or gallows
d
: any of several transverse timbers or beams secured to the sternpost of a boat
also
: the planking forming the stern of a square-ended boat
2
or transom window
: a window above a door or other window built on and commonly hinged to a transom
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Just beyond are more double doors with glass panes capped by a transom window.
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James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 29 June 2025
The lightweight, saltwater-resistant, carbon-fiber unit can easily transform any transom into a personal tee box in less than 10 minutes, with no retrofitting required.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 10 June 2025
The reaction releases carbon dioxide, which pushes the glycol out through a tiny opening in the tiny transom.
—Joe Cermele, Outdoor Life, 5 June 2025
The front door, defined by wide pilasters and sidelights topped by a crosshead with transom windows beckons visitors to step into an impressive and welcoming entry hall.
—James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 1 June 2025
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James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 29 June 2025
The lightweight, saltwater-resistant, carbon-fiber unit can easily transform any transom into a personal tee box in less than 10 minutes, with no retrofitting required.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 10 June 2025
The reaction releases carbon dioxide, which pushes the glycol out through a tiny opening in the tiny transom.
—Joe Cermele, Outdoor Life, 5 June 2025
The front door, defined by wide pilasters and sidelights topped by a crosshead with transom windows beckons visitors to step into an impressive and welcoming entry hall.
—James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 1 June 2025
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“Transom.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/transom. Accessed 20 Jul. 2025.
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transom
noun
tran·som
ˈtran(t)-səm
1
: a horizontal crossbar in a window, over a door, or between a door and a window or fanlight above it
2
: a window above a door or other window built on and commonly hinged to a transom
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