traverse vs pass over

traverse is a noun but pass over is not a noun.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
traverse	Yes	No	Yes	No
pass over	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, traverse and pass over are synonyms defined as:

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

traverse (noun)	pass over (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)	pass over (verb)
deny formally (an allegation of fact by the opposing party) in a legal suit	bypass
travel across or pass over	rub with a circular motion
to cover or extend over an area or time period	travel across or pass over
	make a passage or journey from one place to another
	fly over