Synonyms for Traverse (same or very similar meaning)
WordNet sense 1 (a horizontal beam that extends across something):
crossbeam, crosspiece, trave
WordNet sense 2 (a horizontal crosspiece across a window or separating a door from a window over it):
transom
WordNet sense 3 (to cover or extend over an area or time period):
cross, span, sweep
WordNet sense 4 (travel across or pass over):
cover, track, cut across, get across, get over, pass over, cut through
WordNet sense 5 (deny formally (an allegation of fact by the opposing party) in a legal suit):
deny
WordNet sense 6 (taking a zigzag path on skis):
traversal
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