rough crossing

Frequency: 7.29.8 per million words

A difficult journey across water due to bad weather.

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Examples (20)

  • It was a rough crossing from Bali to Flores due to the high waves.
  • We had a very rough crossing from Dover to Calais.
  • Many passengers felt seasick during the rough crossing.
  • Many passengers felt seasick during the rough crossing.
  • The small boat endured a rough crossing of the channel.
  • The ferry service was delayed due to the exceptionally rough crossing.
  • The captain warned us to expect a rough crossing because of the storm.
  • Despite the rough crossing, the ship arrived on schedule.
  • We had a particularly rough crossing last winter, and the ferry was delayed.
  • I hope we don't have a rough crossing tonight.
  • I'm not looking forward to the ferry ride; the forecast predicts a rough crossing.
  • It was a long and rough crossing across the Atlantic.
  • Despite the beautiful destination, the journey was marred by a rough crossing.
  • Small boats should avoid the channel during such a rough crossing.
  • Did you have a rough crossing on the ferry yesterday?
  • The captain warned us to prepare for a rough crossing.
  • High winds led to a rough crossing for all the ships in the area.
  • After a rough crossing, everyone was glad to be back on dry land.
  • The sailors braced themselves for the rough crossing, knowing the night would be long.
  • The rough crossing made it impossible to serve hot meals on the deck.