cruiser

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   a fast, powerful warship designed for independent or fleet operations

   The cruiser escorted the convoy through contested waters.

2. 2
   noun

   a motorboat equipped for comfortable travel or living aboard

   They spent the summer exploring the coast in a small cabin cruiser.

3. 3
   noun

   a police car used for patrol duties

   A police cruiser stopped beside the damaged vehicle.

Common collocations

• cabin cruiser Noun + noun

Formed from cruise + -er, literally something that cruises. Naval use first named a vessel sent to range independently; the term later extended to comfortable motorboats, patrol cars, and other vehicles designed for sustained travel.

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