traject

[ truh-jekt ]

verb (used with object)

, Archaic.

1. to transport, transmit, or transpose.

traject

/ trəˈdʒɛkt /

verb

1. archaic.
   tr to transport or transmit

Derived Forms

• traˈjection, noun

Other Words From

• tra·jection noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of traject¹

1545–55; < Latin trājectus (past participle of trāicere to cast, throw over or across), equivalent to trā- (variant of trāns- trans- ) + -jec- (combining form of jacere to throw) + -tus past participle suffix

Word History and Origins

Origin of traject¹

C17: from Latin trājectus cast over, from trāicere to throw across, from trans- + iacere to throw

Example Sentences

In many places the only traject was a narrow ledge, with deep precipices beneath, and often steep, rugged acclivities above.

From Project Gutenberg

But the heat proved insupportable, driving them to make a second experiment of the river traject.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• change
• flow
• journey
• movement
• passing
• progress
• transfer
• transition
• trip