cruise
//kɹuːz//
Forms
- Plural
- cruises
- present (v1)
- cruise
- past (v2)
- cruised
- past participle (v3)
- cruised
- present participle
- cruising
- 3rd person singular
- cruises
Definitions
1.A sea or lake voyage, especially one taken for pleasure.
- He departed with the Naniwa and the Hashidate²⁰ for a two day cruise, skirting the Wuchiu and Hui Ch’uan Islands and the shore of Fukien Province.
2.Portion of aircraft travel at a constant airspeed and altitude between ascent and descent phases.
3.A period spent in the Marine Corps.(informal)
- The New Orleans had to have numerous alterations made, and as the Chicago was just about going into commission, I was ordered to that ship to finish my cruise.
4.A car enthusiasts' event where they drive their vehicles in a group.
1.To sail about, especially for pleasure.
2.To travel at constant speed for maximum operating efficiency.
3.To move about an area leisurely in the hope of discovering something, or looking for custom.
4.To inspect (forest land) for the purpose of estimating the quantity of lumber it will yield.
Frequency
Overall
Rare· #4284
By learning goal
- Everyday conversation
- Rare
- General reading & writing
- Rare
- Academic
- Rare
- Literature
- Rare
Related words
Synonyms
Etymology
Borrowed from Dutch kruisen (“cross, sail around”)
From kruis (“cross”)
From Middle Dutch cruce
From Latin crux.