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cruiser

cruis·er [ krzər ] (plural cruis·ers)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. small warship: a fast and easily maneuverable warship that is smaller and less heavily armored than a battleship

2. boat 
Same as  cabin cruiser


3. police car: a police car, especially one used to patrol an area

4. somebody seeking sexual partner: somebody who seeks a sexual partner in a public place ( slang )

[Late 17th century. < Dutch kruiser< kruisen (see cruise)]
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