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cruise control
noun
Definition of cruise control
1 : an electronic device in a vehicle that controls the throttle so as to maintain a constant speed
2 : a relaxed and seemingly automatic pace that is easily maintained
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First Known Use of cruise control
1960
CRUISE CONTROL Defined for English Language Learners
cruise control
noun
Definition of cruise control for English Language Learners
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: a device in a vehicle that a driver turns on to make the vehicle continue at whatever speed the driver has chosen
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: a relaxed pace that does not require a lot of effort
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