traversing

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Verb (usu participle)

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trav=ers=ing

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CIDE DICTIONARY

traversing, a.

Adjustable laterally; having a lateral motion, or a swinging motion; adapted for giving lateral motion. [1913 Webster]

Traversing plate (Mil.), one of two thick iron plates at the hinder part of a gun carriage, where the handspike is applied in traversing the piece. Wilhelm. -- Traversing platform (Mil.), a platform for traversing guns.

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