cruiser
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cruiser
- /ˈkɹu.zɚ/ US
Rhymes with -uːzə(ɹ)
noun cruisers
- A frigate or other vessel, detached from the fleet, to cruise independently in search of the enemy or its merchant ships.
- 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
- A miniature aircraft carrier carrying VTOL aircraft.
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A passenger ship used for pleasure voyages, where the voyage itself and the ship's amenities are considered an essential part of the experience.
Similar: cruise ship
- Any of several yachts designed for cruising.
- One who attends cruises.
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A bicycle designed for low-speed, recreational use, usually characterized by balloon tires, upright seating, a single-speed drivetrain and expressive styling.
Similar: beach cruiser
- A police patrol vehicle.
- Any of various nymphalid butterflies of the genus Vindula.
- Any dragonfly of the family Macromiidae; a macromiid.
- 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
Thesaurus
Closest in meaning: cabin cruiser, pleasure craft, pleasure boat, squad car, police car, prowl car, patrol car, cruise, ship, vessel, yacht, car, backhoe, bulldozer, motorcycle, bike
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noun class of warships
| Español | crucero |
|---|---|
| 한국어 | 순양함 sunyangham, 크루저 keurujeo |
| 日本語 | 巡洋艦 jun'yōkan, クルーザー kurūzā |
| 中文 | 巡洋艦 /巡洋舰 xúnyángjiàn |
| हिन्दी | युद्धपोत yuddhapot |
| Português | cruzador |
| Français | croiseur |
| Deutsch | Kreuzer |
| Italiano | incrociatore |
| Ελληνικά | καταδρομικό katadromikó |
| Română | crucișător |
| Русский | кре́йсер kréjser |
| Tiếng Việt | tàu tuần dương, tuần dương hạm |
| العربية | طَرَّاد ṭarrād |
| עברית | סַיֶּרֶת sayeret |
noun naval vessel detached from the fleet
| 한국어 | 크루저 keurujeo |
|---|---|
| 日本語 | クルーザー kurūzā |
| 中文 | 巡洋艦 /巡洋舰 xúnyángjiàn |
| हिन्दी | युद्धपोत yuddhapot |
| Português | cruzador |
| Français | croiseur |
| Deutsch | Kreuzer |
| Русский | кре́йсер kréjser |
noun bicycle designed for low-speed, recreational use
| Français | cruiser, beach cruiser |
|---|
noun police patrol vehicle
| Español | patrulla |
|---|---|
| Português | viatura |
| Deutsch | Streifenwagen |
| עברית | נַיֶּדֶת nayédet |
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title = {cruiser},
howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
year = {2026},
url = {https://micwyn.com/word/cruiser},
urldate = {2026-11-06}
}
