Cruiser

//ˈkɹu.zɚ// noun, slang

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A frigate or other vessel, detached from the fleet, to cruise independently in search of the enemy or its merchant ships.
  2. 2
    a large motorboat that has a cabin and plumbing and other conveniences necessary for living on board wordnet
  3. 3
    A class of fast warships of medium tonnage, having a long cruising range but less armour and firepower than a battleship.
  4. 4
    a large fast warship; smaller than a battleship and larger than a destroyer wordnet
  5. 5
    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 broadly
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  1. 6
    a car in which policemen cruise the streets; equipped with radiotelephonic communications to headquarters wordnet
  2. 7
    A miniature aircraft carrier carrying VTOL aircraft.
  3. 8
    A passenger ship used for pleasure voyages, where the voyage itself and the ship's amenities are considered an essential part of the experience.
  4. 9
    Any of several yachts designed for cruising.
  5. 10
    One who attends cruises.
  6. 11
    A bicycle designed for low-speed, recreational use, usually characterized by balloon tires, upright seating, a single-speed drivetrain and expressive styling.
  7. 12
    A police patrol vehicle. US
  8. 13
    Any of various nymphalid butterflies of the genus Vindula.
  9. 14
    Any dragonfly of the family Macromiidae; a macromiid.
  10. 15
    One who cruises at bars and neighborhoods seeking sex. colloquial

    "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

From cruise + -er.

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