crosscurrent

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English

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Etymology

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From cross- +‎ current.

Noun

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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.

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