Definition of "transoms" [transoms]

• Plural form of transom. (noun)

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• "Seth Godin wrote about the problem with transoms being that it's too easy to throw stuff out there in the hopes that something sticks."
• "And many center-hall cottages use transoms to make the walls porous and keep the air moving."
• "Head Back to the Future Many older buildings were designed to be comfortable without central air conditioning, but over time, windows, skylights and door transoms were sealed up and the buildings ceased to breathe."