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cruises

/ˈkɹuːzɪz/

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noun

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

Examples :

"My parents love to take cruises to the Caribbean every winter. "

nautical entertainment holiday

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noun

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

Examples :

"The airplane's cruises were smooth and quiet, allowing the passengers to relax. "

vehicle technology nautical

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noun

A period spent in the Marine Corps.

Examples :

"My grandfather often tells stories about his cruises in the Marine Corps during the Vietnam War. "

military period

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verb

To sail about, especially for pleasure.

Examples :

"We often cruise around the lake on our boat during the summer. "

nautical sailing vehicle entertainment ocean

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verb

To travel at constant speed for maximum operating efficiency.

Examples :

"The driver cruises at 60 miles per hour on the highway to save gas. "

vehicle nautical sailing

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verb

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

Examples :

"The salesperson cruises the store aisles, hoping to find customers who need help. "

nautical sailing vehicle action entertainment

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verb

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

Examples :

"The forester cruises the dense woodland each fall to assess the timber available for logging. "

environment agriculture nature work business technical industry

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verb

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

Examples :

""He often cruises the local park in the evenings, hoping to meet someone." "

sex human action society

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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 cruises along the edge of the coffee table, trying to reach his toy. "

age body human action stage ability biology family

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verb

To win easily and convincingly.

Examples :

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

achievement sport game