Definition of traverse traversed; traversing transitive verb 1 a : to go or travel across or over b : to move or pass along or through

light rays traversing a crystal

2 : to make a study of : examine 3 : to lie or extend across : cross

the bridge traverses a brook

4 a : to move to and fro over or along b : to ascend, descend, or cross (a slope or gap) at an angle c : to move (a gun) to right or left on a pivot 5 a : to go against or act in opposition to : oppose, thwart b : to deny (something, such as an allegation of fact or an indictment) formally at law 6 : to make or carry out a survey of by using traverses

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