Meaning of the word traverse in English

What does traverse mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

traverse

US /trəˈvɝːs/
UK /trəˈvɜːs/
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Verb

1.

to travel across or through

Example:
The explorers had to traverse the dense jungle.
We will traverse the mountain range by foot.
2.

to move back and forth or sideways

Example:
The actor had to traverse the stage during his monologue.
The camera slowly traversed the landscape.

Noun

a path or route that traverses something

Example:
The mountain climbers followed a difficult traverse along the cliff face.
The architect designed a grand traverse connecting the two wings of the building.