transept meaning in Tamil
புடைச்சிறை
/ˈtɹænsɛpt/
transept in Tamil: புடைச்சிறை. In English, transept means the transversal part of a church, which crosses at right angles to the greatest length, and between the nave and choir. In the basilicas, this had often no projection at its two ends. In Gothic churches these project greatly, and should be called the arms of the transept. It is common, however, to speak of the arms themselves as the transepts.
Tamil words for transept
- புடைச்சிறை
English meaning of transept
- noun The transversal part of a church, which crosses at right angles to the greatest length, and between the nave and choir. In the basilicas, this had often no projection at its two ends. In Gothic churches these project greatly, and should be called the arms of the transept. It is common, however, to speak of the arms themselves as the transepts.
Questions about transept in Tamil
- What is the meaning of transept in Tamil?
- Transept in Tamil is புடைச்சிறை.
- transept என்பதன் தமிழ் அர்த்தம் என்ன?
- Transept: புடைச்சிறை.
- What does transept mean in English?
- Transept means the transversal part of a church, which crosses at right angles to the greatest length, and between the nave and choir. In the basilicas, this had often no projection at its two ends. In Gothic churches these project greatly, and should be called the arms of the transept. It is common, however, to speak of the arms themselves as the transepts.
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