cut across vs traverse

cut across is not a noun while traverse is a noun.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
cut across	No	No	Yes	No
traverse	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, cut across and traverse are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of cut across include cover, cross, cut through, get across, get over, pass over, track.

cut across (noun)	traverse (noun)
	taking a zigzag path on skis
	travel across
	a horizontal crosspiece across a window or separating a door from a window over it
	a horizontal beam that extends across something

cut across (verb)	traverse (verb)
cut using a diagonal line	deny formally (an allegation of fact by the opposing party) in a legal suit
travel across or pass over	travel across or pass over
be contrary to ordinary procedure or limitations	to cover or extend over an area or time period