1. to cut across or through something

1. a straight line or narrow section through an object or natural feature, especially for purposes of surveying or scientific study
Usage: scientific

Examples

• The new highway will transect the forest preserve.
• Scientists established a transect through the wetland to study plant diversity.
• The river transects the valley from north to south.
• Researchers walked along the transect, recording all bird species they observed.
• The fault line transects several mountain ranges.
• Each transect was marked with stakes every ten meters.
• The trail transects private property, so hikers need permission.