Meaning of cruiser | Babel Free

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1. A frigate or other vessel, detached from the fleet, to cruise independently in search of the enemy or its merchant ships.
2. A frigate or other vessel, detached from the fleet, to cruise independently in search of the enemy or its merchant ships
3. A class of fast warships of medium tonnage, having a long cruising range but less armour and firepower than a battleship.
4. A class of fast warships of medium tonnage, having a long cruising range but less armour and firepower than a battleship. A starship of comparable role
5. A starship of comparable role
6. A miniature aircraft carrier carrying VTOL aircraft.
7. A miniature aircraft carrier carrying VTOL aircraft
8. A passenger ship used for pleasure voyages, where the voyage itself and the ship's amenities are considered an essential part of the experience.
9. A passenger ship used for pleasure voyages, where the voyage itself and the ship's amenities are considered an essential part of the experience
10. Any of several yachts designed for cruising.
11. One who attends cruises.
12. A bicycle designed for low-speed, recreational use, usually characterized by balloon tires, upright seating, a single-speed drivetrain and expressive styling.
13. A police patrol vehicle.
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14. Any of various nymphalid butterflies of the genus Vindula.
15. Any dragonfly of the family Macromiidae; a macromiid.
16. One who cruises at bars and neighborhoods seeking sex.
    colloquial

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Examples

“I'm up on the eleventh floor and I'm watching the cruisers below / He's down on the street and he's trying hard to pull sister Flo”

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