Traversing

Trav·ers·ing

Traversing

a.
  1. Adjustable laterally; having a lateral motion, or a swinging motion; adapted for giving lateral motion.

Phrases & Compounds

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