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cruise

The correct spelling is cruise.

How to pronounce cruise

/kɹuːz/
noun

IPA: /kɹuːz/

Say it like: Crui-se

The correct spelling is cruise. A sea or lake voyage, especially one taken for pleasure. For example: "Germany cruised to a World Cup victory over the short-handed Australians."

Usage Examples

Germany cruised to a World Cup victory over the short-handed Australians.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A sea or lake voyage, especially one taken for pleasure.
  2. 2.Portion of aircraft travel at a constant airspeed and altitude between ascent and descent phases.
  3. 3.A period spent in the Marine Corps.

verb

  1. 1.To sail about, especially for pleasure.
  2. 2.To travel at constant speed for maximum operating efficiency.
  3. 3.To move about an area leisurely in the hope of discovering something, or looking for custom.
  4. 4.To inspect (forest land) for the purpose of estimating the quantity of lumber it will yield.
  5. 5.To actively seek a romantic partner or casual sexual partner by moving about a particular area; to troll.

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