cruiser
IPA: krˈuzɝ
noun
- (nautical, in the days of sail) A frigate or other vessel, detached from the fleet, to cruise independently in search of the enemy or its merchant ships.
- (nautical) A class of fast warships of medium tonnage, having a long cruising range but less armour and firepower than a battleship.
- (science fiction, by extension) A starship of comparable role
- (nautical) A miniature aircraft carrier carrying VTOL aircraft.
- (nautical) A passenger ship used for pleasure voyages, where the voyage itself and the ship's amenities are considered an essential part of the experience.
- (nautical) Any of several yachts designed for cruising.
- One who attends cruises.
- (cycling) A bicycle designed for low-speed, recreational use, usually characterized by balloon tires, upright seating, a single-speed drivetrain and expressive styling.
- (US, law enforcement) A police patrol vehicle.
- (entomology) Any of various nymphalid butterflies of the genus Vindula.
- (entomology) Any dragonfly of the family Macromiidae; a macromiid.
- (colloquial) One who cruises at bars and neighborhoods seeking sex.
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Examples of "cruiser" in Sentences
- It was a cruiser, not a battleship.
- During the ensuing melee, the cruiser used her.
- She was part of the 'Centaur' group of the C class of cruisers.
- As the cruiser closed in from astern, she began to send signals.
- The British lost one modern and two obsolescent battle cruisers.
- He is left alone on the hostile moon to face the oncoming cruiser.
- Three months lather, the cruiser was already repaired and almost ready.
- The armored cruisers of his squadron were among the newest in the fleet.
- At the end of the month, the cruiser joined the escort of Malta convoy MB 5.
- In 1904, the ship became the auxiliary cruiser the 'Don' in the Russian Navy.