transom

🇺🇸 /ˈtrænsəm/ 🇬🇧 /ˈtrænsəm/
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noun
R

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.

R

A small window that is placed above a door or another window.

The transom in the bathroom provided some natural light during the day.

translation

n. A horizontal piece of wood or stone that is fixed across the top of a door or window to provide support.; A small window that is placed above a door or another window.

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