cruiser

From cruise + -er.

• (General American) IPA^(key): /ˈkɹu.zɚ/

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• Rhymes: -uːzə(ɹ)

cruiser (plural cruisers)

1. (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.
2. (military, nautical) A class of fast warships of medium tonnage, having a long cruising range but less armour and firepower than a battleship.
   1. (science fiction, by extension) A starship of comparable role
3. (nautical) A miniature aircraft carrier carrying VTOL aircraft.
4. (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.

   Synonym: cruise ship

5. (nautical) Any of several yachts designed for cruising.
6. One who attends cruises.
7. (cycling) A bicycle designed for low-speed, recreational use, usually characterized by balloon tires, upright seating, a single-speed drivetrain and expressive styling.

   Synonym: beach cruiser

8. (US, law enforcement) A police patrol vehicle.
9. (entomology) Any of various nymphalid butterflies of the genus Vindula.
10. (entomology) Any dragonfly of the family Macromiidae; a macromiid.
11. (colloquial) One who cruises at bars and neighborhoods seeking sex.
    • 1971, David Bowie, “Queen Bitch”, in Hunky Dory:

      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

• curries

Borrowed from English cruiser. Doublet of croiseur, croix, and crux.

• IPA^(key): /kʁu.zœʁ/

cruiser m (plural cruisers)

1. (cycling) cruiser (bicycle designed for low-speed, recreational use)

Borrowed from English cruise (“to hit on”).

• IPA^(key): /kʁu.ze/

cruiser

1. (transitive, North America, colloquial) to hit on; to make a pass at