cruiser

Meanings

• noun

  A large type of warship designed for cruising and projecting power and influence, typically having a displacement of over 5,000 tons and capable of operating independently for long periods.

  - "The aircraft carrier is a type of cruiser used by navies around the world."
  - "The cruiser sailed into port after a long voyage."

• noun

  A large vehicle designed for recreational activities on water, typically powered by an engine and equipped with living quarters and amenities.

  - "My family and I went on a weekend cruise to the Bahamas."
  - "The couple bought a cruiser to explore the coastline."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with cruiser
cooler , riser , pruder , moodler

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Variants

List of all variants of cruiser that leads to same result
cabin cruiser , cruiser , cruisers , black-and-white , prowl car , squad car , squad cars , battle cruiser , battle cruisers , beach cruiser , beach cruisers , cabin cruisers , police cruiser

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Etymology

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From the Old French word 'croisier', meaning 'to cross', referring to the early function of cruisers as ships that crossed seas and waters to project power.

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Trivia

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1. The first recorded use of the term 'cruiser' in English was in the 15th century.

2. The largest cruiser ever built was the Soviet Union's Kirov, which displaced over 22,000 tons.

3. The term 'cruise' comes from the Old French word 'croisier', meaning 'to cross'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Warship: A military vessel designed for combat and naval warfare, which includes cruisers, destroyers, and submarines.

2. Naval power: The ability of a country or organization to project military power and influence over water, which is often measured by the size and capability of its naval fleet, including cruisers.

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Culture

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Cruisers have played significant roles in naval warfare, with famous examples such as the HMS Dreadnought and the USS Missouri. In popular culture, cruisers have been featured in movies, television shows, and literature, such as the novel 'The Cruise of the Dreadnought' and the film 'Top Gun'.

How to Memorize "cruiser"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a large warship sailing on the open sea, or a recreational boat with cabins and amenities on a calm lake.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'cruiser' with the idea of exploration and travel, or with the image of a powerful military vessel.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the first letter of each definition: 'C' is for 'Cruiser' as a warship, and 'C' is for 'Cruiser' as a recreational boat.

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