transept
transept
Definition
tran·sept (tran′sept′)
noun
- the part of a cross-shaped church at right angles to the long, main section, or nave
- either arm of this part, outside the nave
Etymology: ModL transeptum < L trans-, across + septum: see septum
transept
Usage Examples
Preposition: of
- cathedral: Tickets can be ordered by filling in the slip on the booking forms which will be available in the South Transept of the cathedral.
- church: Session House Window The window now in the Session House was in the north transept of the previous church.
Converse of object
- have: The south elevation has a short transept that holds the organ.
- add: In 1843 another Chester architect, Thomas Jones, added the south transept, west tower, and perhaps two galleries.
- build: Thomas Archer did further alterations and built the transepts and a musician's gallery - now removed, at the west end.
Adjective modifier
- North: The Pilgrims ' Chapel Pilgrims Chapel From the north east side of the North Transept descend a few steps into the Pilgrims Chapel.
- south: The south transept has a Rose Window inspired by Dante's Il Paradiso.
- north: The fine Brindley & Foster organ in the north transept was given by Mr A F Hurt in 1880.
- South: At the end of the service, some had wandered into the South transept.
- central: The central transept is the feature of the new building.
- main: The clerestory continues as in the main transepts, i.e. with shaft rings.
Modifies a noun
- chapel: The transept chapel has three windows glazed with 16th century Italian glass.
- wall: On the south transept wall is a memorial plaque.
- window: In the north transept window, is glass which is believed to have been made in Spain around the 14th century.
- roof: Under a transept roof is the Gypsies ' Gallery, which provided seats for the poor of the parish.
- door: Year 7 and above ( Pathfinders ) meet in Laurel Court, immediately opposite the South Transept door.
- gable: Both transept gables have rougher masonry surrounding their windows, perhaps the result of repair.
Noun used with modifier
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