transect
/trænˈsɛkt/
verb
- To cut across or divide something by cutting, especially in a straight line.
- A deep canyon transects the plateau, separating the two regions.
- Scientists transect the field with a measuring tape to study plant distribution.
- The road will transect the forest, creating a path for vehicles.
Antonyms
noun
- A straight line or narrow section used for scientific study, especially in ecology or geography.
- They set up a transect across the desert to measure soil moisture.
- The researchers walked along a transect to count every tree species.
- Each transect was 100 meters long and marked with flags.