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Meaning of cruise

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

cruise

Pronunciation:/kɹuːz/

noun

Definitions

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

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

  3. A period spent in the Marine Corps.

verb

Definitions

  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.