- over the transom
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phrasal
without solicitation or prior arrangement <the manuscript arrived over the transom>
New Collegiate Dictionary. 2001.
over the transom
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over the transom — phrasal : without solicitation or prior arrangement the manuscript arrived over the transom * * * informal offered or sent without prior agreement; unsolicited the editors receive about ten manuscripts a week over the transom * * * over the… … Useful english dictionary
over-the-transom — adjective Date: circa 1952 offered without prior arrangement especially for publication ; unsolicited < an over the transom manuscript > … New Collegiate Dictionary
over-the-transom — ¦ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ ¦ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ adjective : offered without prior arrangement especially for publication an over the transom manuscript … Useful english dictionary
over the transom N. Amer. — over the transom N. Amer. informal unsolicited. → transom … English new terms dictionary
transom — [tran′səm] n. [LME traunsom, prob. altered < L transtrum, crossbeam, lit., that which is across < trans: see TRANS ] 1. a crosspiece in a structure; specif., a) a lintel b) a horizontal crossbar across the top or middle of a window or the… … English World dictionary
Transom (architectural) — In architecture, a transom is the term given to a horizontal glazing bar which is framed across a window, dividing it into stages or heights.Transom is the customary U.S. word for a traditionally fixed window over a door or an operating sash… … Wikipedia
Transom (nautical) — In naval architecture, a transom is the surface that forms the stern of a vessel. Transoms may be flat or curved and they may be vertical, raked forward (known as retroussé), or raked aft.cite web |url=http://www.taylormarine.com/glossary/T.html… … Wikipedia
transom — [ trans(ə)m] noun 1》 the flat surface forming the stern of a boat. ↘a horizontal beam reinforcing the stern of a boat. 2》 a strengthening crossbar, in particular one set above a window or door. Compare with mullion. 3》 US term for transom… … English new terms dictionary
The Birches (Garrison, New York) — Infobox nrhp name = The Birches nrhp type = caption = Front elevation in 2008 lat degrees = 41 lat minutes = 22 lat seconds = 32 lat direction = N long degrees = 73 long minutes = 56 long seconds = 36 long direction = W location = Cat Rock Rd.,… … Wikipedia
transom window — noun a window above a door that is usually hinged to a horizontal crosspiece over the door • Syn: ↑transom, ↑fanlight • Hypernyms: ↑window … Useful english dictionary
