Meaning of 'traverse'

noun

travel across

Synonyms: traversal

noun

taking a zigzag path on skis

Synonyms: traversal

noun

a horizontal crosspiece across a window or separating a door from a window over it

Synonyms: transom

noun

a horizontal beam that extends across something

Synonyms: crosspiece trave crossbeam

verb

deny formally (an allegation of fact by the opposing party) in a legal suit

Synonyms: deny

verb

travel across or pass over

Synonyms: cross track cover get over get across pass over cut across cut through

verb

to cover or extend over an area or time period

Example: "Rivers traverse the valley floor, The parking lot spans 3 acres"

Synonyms: sweep span