transept

A noun referring to the transverse part of a cruciform church that crosses the nave at right angles, forming the arms of the cross.

• 🇷🇺Существительное, обозначающее поперечную часть крестообразной церкви, пересекающую неф под прямым углом и образующую «руки» креста.

1. Architectural feature of a church C1 formal

   The part of a cross-shaped church that extends out at right angles from the main nave, creating the arms of the cross.

   • The cathedral's transept is beautifully decorated with stained glass windows.
   • The choir is located in the north transept of the abbey.
   • The transept separates the nave from the chancel in many medieval churches.

   🇷🇺Трансепт

   Синонимы: arm

• transepts plural form
• transepts' possessive plural form
• transept's possessive singular form