"traverser" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: traversers [plural]
Etymology: From traverse + -er. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|traverse|er}} traverse + -er Head templates: {{en-noun}} traverser (plural traversers)
  1. One who, or that which, traverses or moves, such as an index on a scale.
    Sense id: en-traverser-en-noun-TnrpPvo- Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -er, People Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 19 40 40 Disambiguation of English terms suffixed with -er: 29 35 36 Disambiguation of People: 56 44 0
  2. (law) One who traverses, or denies.
    Sense id: en-traverser-en-noun-P-YlKxlb Categories (other): Law, English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -er, Pages with 3 entries, Pages with entries Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 19 40 40 Disambiguation of English terms suffixed with -er: 29 35 36 Disambiguation of Pages with 3 entries: 28 40 32 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 29 41 31 Topics: law
  3. (rail transport) A traverse table.
    Sense id: en-traverser-en-noun-0DLntSxP Categories (other): Rail transportation, English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -er Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 19 40 40 Disambiguation of English terms suffixed with -er: 29 35 36 Topics: rail-transport, railways, transport

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