Definition of Cruiser

1. Noun. A car in which policemen cruise the streets; equipped with radiotelephonic communications to headquarters.

Exact synonyms: Patrol Car, Police Car, Police Cruiser, Prowl Car, Squad Car
Generic synonyms: Auto, Automobile, Car, Machine, Motorcar
Specialized synonyms: Panda Car
Derivative terms: Cruise

2. Noun. A large fast warship; smaller than a battleship and larger than a destroyer.
Specialized synonyms: Battle Cruiser, Guided Missile Cruiser
Generic synonyms: Combat Ship, War Vessel, Warship

3. Noun. A large motorboat that has a cabin and plumbing and other conveniences necessary for living on board.
Exact synonyms: Cabin Cruiser, Pleasure Boat, Pleasure Craft
Generic synonyms: Motorboat, Powerboat
Derivative terms: Cruise

Definition of Cruiser

1. n. One who, or a vessel that, cruises; -- usually an armed vessel.

2. n. A man-of-war less heavily armed and armored than a battle ship, having great speed, and generally of from two thousand to twelve thousand tons displacement.

Definition of Cruiser

1. a boat that cruises [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Cruiser

cruelly
cruelness
cruelnesses
cruels
cruelties
cruelty
cruel and unusual punishment
cruel plant
crues
cruet
cruet-stand
cruets
crufomate
cruise
cruised
cruiser (current term)
cruisers
cruiserweight
cruises
cruise control
cruise liner
cruise missile
cruise ship
cruisie
cruisies
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cruisings
cruive
cruives
cruller

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