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cruiser

noun
/ˈkɹu.zɚ/US

Etymology

From cruise + -er.

  1. derived from crux
  2. derived from cruce
  3. borrowed from kruisen
  4. formed as cruiser — “cruise + -er”

Definitions

  1. A frigate or other vessel, detached from the fleet, to cruise independently in search of…

    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…

    A class of fast warships of medium tonnage, having a long cruising range but less armour and firepower than a battleship.

  3. A miniature aircraft carrier carrying VTOL aircraft.

  4. ›+ 8 more definitions

    1. A passenger ship used for pleasure voyages, where the voyage itself and the ship's…

      A passenger ship used for pleasure voyages, where the voyage itself and the ship's amenities are considered an essential part of the experience.

    2. Any of several yachts designed for cruising.

    3. One who attends cruises.

    4. A bicycle designed for low-speed, recreational use, usually characterized by balloon…

      A bicycle designed for low-speed, recreational use, usually characterized by balloon tires, upright seating, a single-speed drivetrain and expressive styling.

    5. A police patrol vehicle.

    6. Any of various nymphalid butterflies of the genus Vindula.

    7. Any dragonfly of the family Macromiidae

      Any dragonfly of the family Macromiidae; a macromiid.

    8. 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

The neighborhood

Derived

Aegis class cruiser, Aegis cruiser, armoured cruiser, auxiliary cruiser, aviation cruiser, battle cruiser, booze cruiser, cabin cruiser, cabin-cruiser, cruiser-killer, cruiser stern, cruiser submarine, cruiser tank, cruiserweight, gentleman's cruiser, land cruiser, loser cruiser, motor cruiser, starcruiser, streamcruiser, super cruiser, super-cruiser

Vish — recursive loop

No curated loop yet for cruiser. Loops are being traced one word at a time while the ingestion pipeline matures.

sense glosses and etymology drawn from English Wiktionary · source · CC-BY-SA