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English
Etymology
From cross- + current.
Noun
crosscurrent (plural crosscurrents)
- (nautical) A turbulent stretch of water caused by multiple currents.
- (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.
Translations
turbulent stretch of water
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