What is "crossover voter"

crossover \crossover\ n.

1. (genetics) the interchange of sections between pairing homologous chromosomes during the prophase of meiosis.

   Syn: crossing over.

2. a structure, such as a bridge, bearing a path for crossing over a river or highway.

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.

4. a member of one political party who votes for a candidate of another party; -- called also crossover voter.

5. (Plumbing) a U-shaped section of pipe which serves to pass one pipeline over another which is directly in its path.

n. a voter who is registered as a member of one political party but who votes in the primary of another party [syn: crossover]