cross sea en · NOUN
Etymology
The swells of the waves, when they meet at right angles, form cross shapes.
Meanings
- A (dangerous) sea with two wave systems traveling at oblique angles, due to the wind over it shifting direction or the waves of two storm systems meeting.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| cross seas | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Translations (2)
de Kreuzsee (sea) · fi ristiaallokko (sea)