Crosscurrent
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Crosscurrent is a noun meaning (nautical) A turbulent stretch of water caused by multiple currents.
Meaning
(nautical) A turbulent stretch of water caused by multiple currents.
More Meanings
- (nautical) A current in a body of water running counter to the main current or direction of travel.
- (by extension) A situation in which there are conflicting opinions.
Word Forms
- crosscurrents
Synonyms for crosscurrent
Depending on context, synonyms include rip, riptide.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include riptide, rip, crisscrossing, crisscross, circumvolution, criss-cross.
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