cruiser

== English == === Etymology === From cruise + -er. === Pronunciation === (General American) IPA(key): /ˈkɹu.zɚ/ Rhymes: -uːzə(ɹ) === Noun === cruiser (plural cruisers) (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. (military, 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. Synonym: cruise ship (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. Synonym: beach cruiser (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. ==== Hyponyms ==== ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Translations ==== === Anagrams === curries == French == === Etymology 1 === Borrowed from English cruiser. Doublet of croiseur, croix, and crux. ==== Pronunciation ==== IPA(key): /kʁu.zœʁ/ ==== Noun ==== cruiser m (plural cruisers) (cycling) cruiser (bicycle designed for low-speed, recreational use) === Etymology 2 === Borrowed from English cruise (“to hit on”). ==== Pronunciation ==== IPA(key): /kʁu.ze/ ==== Verb ==== cruiser (transitive, North America, colloquial) to hit on; to make a pass at ===== Conjugation =====