traversal

• Substantiv, das die Handlung bezeichnet, sich quer, durch oder über etwas zu bewegen, oft systematisch oder im Zickzack, etwa beim Skifahren, Wandern oder Bergsteigen; auch das Durchlaufen oder Abfahren eines Weges oder Systems.

A noun referring to the act of moving across, through, or over something, often in a systematic or zigzag manner, such as in skiing or general travel.

1. Skiing pathB2formalsport

   A zigzag path taken on skis to move across a slope, especially to control speed or direction.

   Traversieren

   • The skier executed a careful traversal down the steep slope.
   • Beginners often practice traversals to learn edge control.
   • A smooth traversal requires shifting weight from one ski to the other.

   Synonymetraversezigzag

2. Travel acrossB2formal

   The act of moving or traveling across a region, area, or terrain.

   Überquerung

   • The traversal of the desert took three days.
   • Their traversal of the mountain range was a remarkable achievement.
   • The map shows the best route for a traversal of the national park.

   Synonymecrossingjourneypassagetransittraversetrek