transit (Meaning)
transit (n)
a surveying instrument for measuring horizontal and vertical angles, consisting of a small telescope mounted on a tripod
a facility consisting of the means and equipment necessary for the movement of passengers or goods
a journey usually by ship
transit (v)
make a passage or journey from one place to another
pass across (a sign or house of the zodiac) or pass across (the disk of a celestial body or the meridian of a place)
revolve (the telescope of a surveying transit) about its horizontal transverse axis in order to reverse its direction
cause or enable to pass through
transit (n.)
The act of passing; passage through or over.
The act or process of causing to pass; conveyance; as, the transit of goods through a country.
A line or route of passage or conveyance; as, the Nicaragua transit.
The passage of a heavenly body over the meridian of a place, or through the field of a telescope.
The passage of a smaller body across the disk of a larger, as of Venus across the sun's disk, or of a satellite or its shadow across the disk of its primary.
An instrument resembling a theodolite, used by surveyors and engineers; -- called also transit compass, and surveyor's transit.
transit (v. t.)
To pass over the disk of (a heavenly body).
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transit Sentence Examples
- The spacecraft successfully transited the asteroid belt, dodging countless celestial bodies.
- Thousands of commuters utilize public transit daily, reducing traffic congestion.
- The old bridge was deemed unsafe for transit, forcing motorists to take alternate routes.
- The planet's elliptical orbit transits its star periodically, causing eclipses.
- The scenic transit through the national park offered breathtaking views of towering mountains and cascading waterfalls.
- The marathoners faced challenging transit conditions, enduring scorching heat and torrential downpours.
- The lunar rover smoothly transited the rugged lunar surface, collecting valuable scientific data.
- The construction project involved the rerouting of transit lines to accommodate a new highway.
- The archaeologists discovered the ruins of an ancient transit route, providing insights into historical trade patterns.
- The solar eclipse was visible during the planet's transit across the sun, creating a celestial spectacle.
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The spacecraft successfully transited the asteroid belt, dodging countless celestial bodies.
Thousands of commuters utilize public transit daily, reducing traffic congestion.
The old bridge was deemed unsafe for transit, forcing motorists to take alternate routes.
The planet's elliptical orbit transits its star periodically, causing eclipses.
