Definitions for: Cruiser


[n] a large motorboat that has a cabin and plumbing and other conveniences necessary for living on board
[n] a large fast warship; smaller than a battleship and larger than a destroyer
[n] a car in which policemen cruise the streets; equipped with radiotelephonic communications to headquarters



Webster (1913) Definition: Cruis"er (kr?"z?r), n.
One who, or a vessel that, cruises; -- usually an armed
vessel.


Cruis"er, n. Specif.: (Nav.)
A man-of-war less heavily armed and armored than a battle
ship, having great speed, and generally of from two thousand
to twelve thousand tons displacement.

Synonyms: cabin cruiser, patrol car, pleasure boat, pleasure craft, police car, police cruiser, prowl car, squad car

See Also: auto, automobile, battle cruiser, car, combat ship, guided missile cruiser, machine, motorboat, motorcar, panda car, powerboat, war vessel, warship

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