Transverse

The term transverse means "side-to-side", as opposed to longitudinal, which means "front-to-back".

In automotive engineering, the term transverse refers to an engine in which the crankshaft is oriented side-to-side relative to the wheels of the vehicle. See transverse engine.
transverse wave

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