crosscurrent

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A turbulent stretch of water caused by multiple currents.
  2. A current in a body of water running counter to the main current or direction of travel.
  3. A situation in which there are conflicting opinions.

Word forms

crosscurrent crosscurrents

Etymology

From cross- + current.

Related words

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