'crossover vote' definitions:

Definition of 'crossover vote'

From: GCIDE
  • crossover \crossover\ n.
  • 1. (genetics) the interchange of sections between pairing homologous chromosomes during the prophase of meiosis.
  • Syn: crossing over. [WordNet 1.5]
  • 2. a structure, such as a bridge, bearing a path for crossing over a river or highway. [PJC]
  • 3. votes from members of one political party cast for candidates of another party; -- called also {crossover vote}; as, there was a high crossover in this election. [PJC]
  • 4. a member of one political party who votes for a candidate of another party; -- called also crossover voter. [PJC]
  • 5. (Plumbing) a U-shaped section of pipe which serves to pass one pipeline over another which is directly in its path. [PJC]