transversal

Transverse.

A line that intersects a system of other lines.

In optics, the line in which the plane of polarization of a beam of light intersects the wave-front.

Transverse; running or lying across: as, a transversal line. See II.

In geometry, a line drawn across several others so as to cut them all.

In anatomy, a transversalis or transversus.

Running or lying across; transverse.

A straight line which traverses or intersects any system of other lines, as a line intersecting the three sides of a triangle or the sides produced.

Running or lying across; transverse; as, a transversal line.

A line which traverses or intersects any system of other lines transversely.