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transept Definition

tran·sept (tran′sept′)

noun

  1. the part of a cross-shaped church at right angles to the long, main section, or nave
  2. 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

  • north: Former Chapter House on north transept became Song School.
  • south: Entering through the original south transept many relics of the old abbey can be seen.
  • nave: It will form a magnificent backdrop to the new Baptistery being set up in the north nave transept.