transept (34 synonym found)

Transept has 34 synonyms. The top synonyms for transept are apse, nave, ambry, choir, crypt, porch, vestry, chancel and 26 more. Another word for transept is apse. Browse the full list below.

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What is a synonym for transept?

A common synonym for transept is apse. Other synonyms include nave, ambry, choir, crypt.

How many synonyms does transept have?

Transept has 34 synonyms listed on Thesaurasize.

What does transept mean?

(n): the transversal part of a church, which crosses at right angles to the greatest length, and between the nave and choir.

Definition of transept:

(n) : the transversal part of a church, which crosses at right angles to the greatest length, and between the nave and choir. In the basilicas, this had often no projection at its two ends. In Gothic churches these project greatly, and should be called the arms of the transept. It is common, however, to speak of the arms themselves as the transepts
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Definition of transept:

(n) : the transversal part of a church, which crosses at right angles to the greatest length, and between the nave and choir. In the basilicas, this had often no projection at its two ends. In Gothic churches these project greatly, and should be called the arms of the transept. It is common, however, to speak of the arms themselves as the transepts
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