Crosscurrent ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Crosscurrent ( noun )

A current of water or air flowing in a direction opposite to that of the main current.

Origin:

The word crosscurrent comes from the combination of the prefix "cross" meaning "opposite" or "contrary" and "current" meaning "a flowing body of water". together, the word means "a flow of water moving in a direction opposite to that of the main current".

Examples:

1. The boat struggled against the crosscurrent in the river.
2. The crosscurrent in the ocean caused the ship to veer off course.
3. He felt a crosscurrent of emotions as he walked into the room.
4. The crosscurrents in the atmosphere made flying difficult for the pilots.
5. The crosscurrent of ideas at the meeting made for a lively and productive discussion.

(As a verb)

Crosscurrent ( verb )

A current of water or air flowing in a direction opposite to that of the main current.

Origin:

The word crosscurrent comes from the combination of the prefix "cross" meaning "opposite" or "contrary" and "current" meaning "a flowing body of water". together, the word means "a flow of water moving in a direction opposite to that of the main current".

Examples:

1. The boat struggled against the crosscurrent in the river.
2. The crosscurrent in the ocean caused the ship to veer off course.
3. He felt a crosscurrent of emotions as he walked into the room.
4. The crosscurrents in the atmosphere made flying difficult for the pilots.
5. The crosscurrent of ideas at the meeting made for a lively and productive discussion.