CRUISER

Cruiser

A cruiser is a type of warship. The term has been in use for several hundred years, and has had different meanings throughout this period. During the Age of Sail, the term cruising referred to certain kinds of missions – independent scouting, raiding or commerce protection – fulfilled by a frigate or sloop, which were the cruising warships of a fleet.

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cruiser

Noun

  1. A frigate or other vessel, detached from the fleet, to cruise independently in search of the enemy or its merchant ships.
  2. A class of fast warships of medium tonnage, having a long cruising range but less armour and firepower than a battleship
  3. A miniature aircraft carrier carrying VTOL aircraft
  4. A passenger ship used for pleasure voyages, where the voyage itself and the ship's amenities are considered an essential part of the experience; also cruise ship.
  5. Any of several yachts designed for cruising
  6. A police patrol vehicle.
  7. One who attends cruises


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