transom- root words — words with the transom- root

The root transom- comes from Latin transtrum, meaning crossbeam, thwart. 1 words in Dendril are built from it, including transom. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the transom- root

Explore words with transom- — words containing the transom- root and sharing its sense of "crossbeam, thwart". Examples include transom. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does transom- mean?

The transom- root means crossbeam, thwart, from Latin transtrum. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.