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cruis·er
(kro͞o′zər)n.
1. One of a class of fast warships of medium tonnage with a long cruising radius and less armor and firepower than a battleship.
2. A cabin cruiser.
3. See squad car.
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cruiser
(ˈkruːzə)n
1. (Military) a high-speed, long-range warship of medium displacement, armed with medium calibre weapons or missiles
2. (Nautical Terms) Also called: cabin cruiser a pleasure boat, esp one that is power-driven and has a cabin
3. any person or thing that cruises
4. (Boxing) boxing cruiserweight. See light heavyweight
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cruis•er
(ˈkru zər)n.
1. one of a class of warships designed for high speed and long cruising radius.
2. squad car.
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Noun | 1. | cruiser - a car in which policemen cruise the streets; equipped with radiotelephonic communications to headquarters auto, automobile, car, motorcar, machine - a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine; "he needs a car to get to work" panda car - a police cruiser |
2. | cruiser - a large fast warship; smaller than a battleship and larger than a destroyer battle cruiser - a cruiser of maximum speed and firepower guided missile cruiser - a cruiser that carries guided missiles | |
3. | cruiser - a large motorboat that has a cabin and plumbing and other conveniences necessary for living on board |
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Translations
طَرّادهيخْت ذو مُحرّك
křižníkmotorová jachta
krydsermotorbåd
risteilijäristeilyalus
cirkáló
beitiskip, hraîskreitt herskiplystibátur
krížnik
gezinti gemisikruvazör
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cruiser
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cruise
(kruːz) verb1. to sail for pleasure. We're going cruising in the Mediterranean.
2. to go at a steady, comfortable speed. The plane is cruising at an altitude of 10,000 metres.
noun a voyage from place to place made for pleasure and relaxation. They went on a cruise.
ˈcruiser noun1. a high-speed battleship.
2. (also ˈcabin-cruiser) a motor yacht with living quarters.
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