noun

cruiser

cruiser, warship, police car

The navy sent a cruiser to the area.

The navy sent a cruiser to the area.

A police cruiser was parked outside.

A police cruiser was parked outside.

((a police cruiser)) a police car A police cruiser was parked outside.

Synonyms: warship, patrol car, boat

From the verb 'to cruise' + '-er' suffix, meaning 'a thing that cruises'.

A 'cruiser' is a ship or car that 'cruises' around.

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