Rough crossing

How it is used

Use to describe the travel experience; rough refers to sea conditions rather than poor service.

Example sentences

1. It was a rough crossing, and the cups slid across the café tables.

   The phrase describes movement caused by the sea during the journey.

2. After a rough crossing, the passengers were relieved to see the sheltered harbour.

   A contrast with sheltered water clarifies the difficult sea conditions.

Common collocations

• expect a rough crossing
• rough crossing in heavy seas

Related terms

• public transportBuses, trains, trams, metros and ferries that run on fixed routes and timetables and that anyone can use by paying a fare.
• get offTo leave a bus, train, plane, tram, bike or boat at the end of your ride or at a stop.

More terms: Getting Around & Directions

• directions
• taxi rank
• shuttle bus
• car rental
• platform
• timetable
• within walking distance
• couchette
• request stop
• rail replacement bus
• through ticket
• split ticketing