transom
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/ˈtrænsəm/
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/ˈtrænsəm/
A horizontal piece of wood or stone that is fixed across the top of a door or window to provide support.
The burglar entered the house through the transom above the front door.
窃贼通过前门上方的横梁进入房子。
A small window that is placed above a door or another window.
The transom in the bathroom provided some natural light during the day.
浴室里的横梁在白天提供了一些自然光。