traverse vs cut across

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

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

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

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

traverse (noun)	cut across (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

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