trans-continental
Adjective
Meaning
trans-continental (not comparable)
Alternative spelling of transcontinental
Synonyms
Examples
A man and a woman who had never met before, but were both married to other people, found themselves assigned to the same sleeping compartment on a trans-continental train.
There are definitely opportunities for all subjects: social studies (trans-continental travel, history, trains); science (the science of steam engines); math (travel); reading/writing (onomatopoeia, point of view, rhythm).
While Julie Cummins highlights key moments in Elder’s life, concentrating on her trans-Atlantic attempt and her trans-continental race, Megan McCarthy provides an early childhood to grave look at the life and accomplishments of Betty Skelton.
That was soon bolstered by the construction of the trans-continental railway.
Would you rather be riding coach on a trans-continental flight caught between a fighting couple or have a bee sting you on the face?