transept
noun
any major transverse part of the body of a church, usually crossing the nave, at right angles, at the entrance to the choir.
transeptal
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a word derived from
transept.
Example Sentences
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Externally, its transeptal character is apparent; internally, it has the appearance of an additional south aisle.
From The Ground Plan of the English Parish Church by A. Hamilton (Alexander Hamilton) Thompson
Plan of 13th century church: west tower, south porch, unequal transeptal chapels.
From The Ground Plan of the English Parish Church by A. Hamilton (Alexander Hamilton) Thompson
But, where the transeptal chapel cramped necessary space, it had to disappear.
From The Ground Plan of the English Parish Church by A. Hamilton (Alexander Hamilton) Thompson
The church, which is almost entirely of the thirteenth century, has north and south transeptal chapels, and only a south aisle to the nave.
From The Ground Plan of the English Parish Church by A. Hamilton (Alexander Hamilton) Thompson
Before we proceed to the development of the chancel, the transepts or transeptal chapels of the parish church invite discussion.
From The Ground Plan of the English Parish Church by A. Hamilton (Alexander Hamilton) Thompson
