transom

• Существительное, обозначающее горизонтальную перекладину или планку, часто расположенную над дверью или окном, или окно, навешенное на такую перекладину.

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.

   Фрамуга

   • 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.

   Синонимыfanlighttransom window

2. Horizontal crosspieceC1formal

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

   Горизонтальная перекладина

   • 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.

   Синонимыcrossbarcrosspiecelintel