cruiser
nounattested in dialogue
- United States//ˈkɹu.zɚ//
A frigate or other vessel, detached from the fleet, to cruise independently in search of the enemy or its merchant ships.
noun
- 1
A frigate or other vessel, detached from the fleet, to cruise independently in search of the enemy or its merchant ships.
- 2
A class of fast warships of medium tonnage, having a long cruising range but less armour and firepower than a battleship.
- 3
A class of fast warships of medium tonnage, having a long cruising range but less armour and firepower than a battleship. A starship of comparable role
- 4
A miniature aircraft carrier carrying VTOL aircraft.
- 5
A passenger ship used for pleasure voyages, where the voyage itself and the ship's amenities are considered an essential part of the experience.
- 6
Any of several yachts designed for cruising.
- 7
One who attends cruises.
- 8
A bicycle designed for low-speed, recreational use, usually characterized by balloon tires, upright seating, a single-speed drivetrain and expressive styling.
- 9
A police patrol vehicle.
- 10
Any of various nymphalid butterflies of the genus Vindula.
- 11
Any dragonfly of the family Macromiidae; a macromiid.
- 12
One who cruises at bars and neighborhoods seeking sex.
I'm up on the eleventh floor and I'm watching the cruisers below / He's down on the street and he's trying hard to pull sister Flo
Etymology
Etymology tree English cruise Proto-Indo-European *-yósder. Proto-Italic *-āzios Latin -āriusnom. Latin -āriusbor. Proto-Germanic *-ārijaz Proto-West Germanic *-ārī Old English -ere Middle English -ere English -er English cruiser From cruise + -er.
Forms
- plural
- cruisers
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