traverse

To travel across something from one side to the other.

traverse in a sentence

The explorers took three weeks to traverse the frozen mountain range.
The tiny spider managed to traverse the whole ceiling, crossing from one corner to the other.

Words that mean something similar

cross, travel, journey

More words about movement & action

trek: A long, difficult journey on foot.
trudge: To walk slowly with heavy steps because you are tired.
tussle: A rough struggle or fight, usually not serious.
undulate: To move in gentle waves, rising and falling.
unearth: To dig something up or discover something hidden.
unfurl: To unroll and open out.
unravel: To untangle threads, or to slowly work out a mystery.
unveil: To show something to people for the first time.

See every 11+ word for movement and action

More words to explore

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