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cruise

4 entries found.


Main Entry:
1cruise 
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Pronunciation:
\ˈkrüz\
Function:
verb
Inflected Form(s):
cruised; cruis·ing
Etymology:
Dutch kruisen to make a cross, cruise, from Middle Dutch crucen, from crūce cross, from Latin cruc-, crux
Date:
1651
intransitive verb1: to sail about touching at a series of ports2: to move or proceed speedily, smoothly, or effortlessly <I'll cruise over to her house to see if she's home>3: to travel without destination or purpose4 a: to go about the streets at random but on the lookout for possible developments <the cabdriver cruised for an hour before being hailed> b: to search (as in public places) for a sexual partner5 aof an airplane : to fly at the most efficient operating speed bof an automobile : to travel at a speed suitable for being maintained for a long distancetransitive verb1: to cruise over or about2: to inspect (as land) with reference to possible lumber yield3 a: to search in (a public place) for a sexual partner b: to approach and suggest sexual relations to4: to explore or search the offerings of ; especially : surf<cruise the Internet>


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