traverse

(noun) a horizontal beam that extends across something. Synonyms: trave, crossbeam, crosspiece.

(noun) a horizontal crosspiece across a window or separating a door from a window over it. Synonyms: transom.

(noun) taking a zigzag path on skis. Synonyms: traversal.

(noun) travel across. Synonyms: traversal.

(verb) travel across or pass over. Synonyms: track, cover, cross, pass over, get over, get across, cut through, cut across. Example: "The caravan covered almost 100 miles each day."

(verb) to cover or extend over an area or time period. Synonyms: cross, span, sweep. Examples: "Rivers traverse the valley floor", "the parking lot spans 3 acres." "The novel spans three centuries."

(verb) deny formally (an allegation of fact by the opposing party) in a legal suit. Synonyms: deny.