transom

Meanings

• noun

  A transom is a horizontal bar or partition, typically with a glazed top, separating two areas, especially an entrance from a vestibule or porch.

  - "The transom above the door allowed light into the entrance hall."
  - "Visitors had to wait at the transom while the inner door was opened."

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Variants

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over the transom , transom , transom window , transom windows , transoms , over-the-transom

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Etymology

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Originally, a transom was a transverse beam or bar, from the Old French transomme, from trans- 'across' + somme 'summit, top'.

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Trivia

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1. A transom can also refer to a small window or skylight located above a door.

2. In architecture, a transom can be used to create a sense of visual continuity between two spaces.

3. Transoms have been used in various forms of art, such as paintings and sculptures, to represent thresholds or boundaries.

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Related Concepts

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1. threshold: A threshold is a transitional point or barrier, often a sill or step, marking the entrance to a room or building.

2. partition: A partition is a wall or barrier that separates two areas or spaces.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'transom' has been used metaphorically to represent a barrier or divide between two worlds or realms.

How to Memorize "transom"

1. visualize
   

   - To memorize the word 'transom', visualize a horizontal bar or partition, especially one with a glazed top, separating two areas.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'transom' with the idea of a barrier or divide between two areas or spaces.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Trans-om' to remember the word, where 'Trans' stands for 'transverse' and 'om' for 'summit' or 'top'.

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