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cruised

The correct spelling is cruised.

How to pronounce cruised

verb

IPA: /kɹuːzd/

Say it like: Crui-sed

The correct spelling is cruised. To sail about, especially 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.

Definition

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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