traverse vs cut through

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

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

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

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

traverse (noun)	cut through (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 through (verb)
deny formally (an allegation of fact by the opposing party) in a legal suit	travel across or pass over
travel across or pass over
to cover or extend over an area or time period