crosscurrent

English

Etymology

From cross- +‎ current.

Noun

crosscurrent (plural crosscurrents)

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

Translations

turbulent stretch of water

See also

• crosswind