'Transept' definitions:
Definition of 'transept'
From: WordNet
noun
Structure forming the transverse part of a cruciform church; crosses the nave at right angles
Definition of 'Transept'
From: GCIDE
- Transept \Tran"sept\, n. [Pref. trans- + L. septum an inclosure. See Septum.] (Arch.) 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 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. [1913 Webster]
Synonyms of 'transept'
From: Moby Thesaurus
- ambry,
- apse,
- baptistery,
- blindstory,
- chancel,
- choir,
- cloisters,
- confessional,
- confessionary,
- cross bitt,
- crossarm,
- crossbar,
- crosspiece,
- crypt,
- diaconicon,
- diaconicum,
- doubletree,
- Easter sepulcher,
- nave,
- porch,
- presbytery,
- rood loft,
- rood stair,
- rood tower,
- sacrarium,
- sacristy,
- singletree,
- swingletree,
- transom,
- transversal,
- transverse,
- traverse,
- triforium,
- vestry,
- whippletree