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Definition of travis

travis

/ˈtræv.ɪs/
tra · vis
Plural:travises
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travis Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

Scottish A dividing partition, crossbeam, or low wall between stalls in a stable or cowshed.

Example

"The carpenter replaced the worn wooden travis separating the two stalls in the old stone byre."

2

Scottish An enclosed frame, stall, or stocks used by a farrier to restrain a horse while it is being shod.

Example

"The blacksmith led the restless workhorse into the travis before fitting its new iron shoes."

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traversal
traverse
travesty
travis
trawl
trawler
trawlerman

Word Origin & Etymology

A dialectal variant of 'traverse', derived from Middle English 'travers', from Old French 'travers' (across or crossbeam), ultimately from Latin 'transversus' (turned across).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Travis. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/travis
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