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cruise

/kɹuːz/

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noun

A sea or lake voyage, especially one taken for pleasure.

Examples :

"The family took a cruise to the Caribbean for their summer vacation. "

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noun

Portion of aircraft travel at a constant airspeed and altitude between ascent and descent phases.

Examples :

"The airplane's cruise was uneventful, with a steady climb to altitude and then a smooth flight at 35,000 feet before the descent to the airport. "

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noun

A period spent in the Marine Corps.

Examples :

"After graduating, he spent a cruise in the Marine Corps before attending college. "

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verb

To sail about, especially for pleasure.

Examples :

"The family will cruise the Caribbean next year for a vacation. "

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verb

To travel at constant speed for maximum operating efficiency.

Examples :

"The train cruised along the track at a steady 60 miles per hour to maximize fuel efficiency. "

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verb

To move about an area leisurely in the hope of discovering something, or looking for custom.

Examples :

"The students cruised through the bookstore, hoping to find a good used textbook for their upcoming history class. "

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To inspect (forest land) for the purpose of estimating the quantity of lumber it will yield.

Examples :

"The forestry expert cruised the plot of land to estimate how much timber it contained. "

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To actively seek a romantic partner or casual sexual partner by moving about a particular area; to troll.

Examples :

"He was cruising the coffee shop, hoping to meet someone new. "

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verb

(child development) To walk while holding on to an object (stage in development of ambulation, typically occurring at 10 months).

Examples :

"The baby was cruising around the living room, holding onto the coffee table. "

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verb

To win easily and convincingly.

Examples :

"Germany cruised to a World Cup victory over the short-handed Australians."

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