transect

[ tran-sekt ]
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verb (used with object)
  1. to cut across; dissect transversely.

Origin of transect

1
1625–35; tran(s)- + Latin sectus, past participle of secāre to cut, sever (see section)

Other words from transect

  • tran·sec·tion, noun

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British Dictionary definitions for transect

transect

verb(trænˈsɛkt)
  1. (tr) to cut or divide crossways

noun(ˈtrænsɛkt)
  1. a sample strip of land used to monitor plant distribution, animal populations, etc, within a given area

Origin of transect

1
C17: from Latin trans- + secāre to cut

Derived forms of transect

  • transection, noun

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