crosscurrent

A turbulent stretch of water caused by multiple currents.

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.

Origin

Etymology tree English cross- English current English crosscurrent From cross- + current.

Forms

crosscurrents

Related

crosswind