cruiser
|cruis-er|
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/ˈkruːzər/
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/ˈkruːzə/
large, fast vessel
Etymology
'cruiser' originates from the Dutch word 'kruiser', which is derived from 'kruisen', meaning 'to cross'.
'kruiser' transformed into the English word 'cruiser' during the 17th century, maintaining its naval connotations.
Initially, it referred to a ship that patrolled or crossed the seas, but over time it evolved to include motor vehicles and leisure boats.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a large, fast warship, larger than a destroyer and less heavily armed than a battleship.
The navy deployed a cruiser to patrol the waters.
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Noun 2
a motor vehicle with a powerful engine designed for cruising at high speeds.
He bought a cruiser for his cross-country road trips.
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Last updated: 2025/03/04 13:06