TRAVERSE

(noun) travel across
synonyms : traversal
(noun) taking a zigzag path on skis
synonyms : traversal
(noun) a horizontal crosspiece across a window or separating a door from a window over it
synonyms : transom
(noun) a horizontal beam that extends across something
synonyms : crossbeam , crosspiece , trave
(verb) deny formally (an allegation of fact by the opposing party) in a legal suit
synonyms : deny
(verb) travel across or pass over
"The caravan covered almost 100 miles each day"
synonyms : cover , cross , cut across , cut through , get across , get over , pass over , track
(verb) to cover or extend over an area or time period
"Rivers traverse the valley floor", "The parking lot spans 3 acres", "The novel spans three centuries"
synonyms : cross , span , sweep

Mnemonics for traverse

(Tag: ) tra(travel)+ verse(adverse)- travel adverse = travel across.
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(Tag: ) TRAVERSE or CUT ACROSS - cross over, take a short cut.
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