transom

• Nom désignant une barre ou une traverse horizontale, souvent placée au-dessus d'une porte ou d'une fenêtre, ou encore une petite fenêtre fixée au-dessus d'une telle traverse.

A noun referring to a horizontal crosspiece or bar, often found above a door or window, or a window that is hinged to such a crosspiece.

1. Window above a doorB2formal

   A small window placed directly above a door, often hinged to a horizontal bar for opening.

   Imposte

   • The old house had a beautiful stained-glass transom above the front door.
   • He opened the transom to let some fresh air into the room.
   • The transom let in extra light into the hallway.

   Synonymesfanlighttransom window

2. Horizontal crosspieceC1formal

   A horizontal bar or beam that separates a door from a window above it, or that crosses a window frame.

   Traverse (de fenêtre ou de porte)

   • The carpenter installed a new transom between the door and the fanlight.
   • The window's transom was made of solid oak.
   • The transom provided structural support for the window frame.

   Synonymescrossbarcrosspiecelintel