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April 16, 2024

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traverse /trəˈvɚs/ verb
traverse
/trəˈvɚs/
verb

traverses; traversed; traversing

The truck is traversing the desert.
The truck is traversing the desert.
Definition of TRAVERSE

[+ object] somewhat formal

: to move across (an area)

  • The candidates traversed the state throughout the campaign.

  • ships traversing the ocean

  • The river traverses the county.

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