About The Word Transept
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Transept
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What's The Definition Of Transept?
[n] structure forming the transverse part of a cruciform church; crosses the nave at right angles
Synonyms | Synonyms for Transept: Related Terms | Find terms related to Transept: See Also | church | church building | construction | structure Transept In Webster's Dictionary \Tran"sept\, n. [Pref. trans- + L. septum an inclosure.
See {Septum}.] (Arch.)
The transversal part of a church, which crosses at right
angles to the greatest length, and between the nave and
choir. In the basilicas, this had often no projection at its
two ends. In Gothic churches these project these project
greatly, and should be called the arms of the transept. It is
common, however, to speak of the arms themselves as the
transepts.
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