cruiser

Long-range patrol vehicle

A cruiser is a vessel designed for cruising—traveling at a steady, comfortable pace.

In naval terms, a cruiser is a fast warship smaller than a battleship but larger than a destroyer.

A cabin cruiser is a motorboat with living quarters for overnight trips.

Police cruisers are patrol cars that cruise neighborhoods.

In gay slang, a cruiser is someone who frequents public spaces looking for casual sexual encounters.

ship

vessel

Receptacle for contents

  • linerInner protective covering
  • yachtLarge pleasure vessel
  • cabinSimple wooden dwelling

deck · port · voyage · passenger · maritime · nautical · captain · ocean · sailing · berth

warship

destroyer

One that ruins completely

  • frigateMedium-sized naval warship
  • navalOf maritime warfare
  • fleetVehicles under unified command

armament · guns · torpedo · convoy · escort · combat · military · navy · admiral · deck

motorcycle

chopper

Rotorcraft or cleaver

roadster · V-twin · saddlebags · windscreen · chrome · leather · highway · bagger · lowrider · handlebar

police

squad car

Police officer's vehicle

law enforcement · siren · lights · pursuit · officer · beat · surveillance · traffic stop · emergency response · prowl

vintage

classic

Of lasting excellence

restored · nostalgic · heritage · timeless · preserved · original · chrome · fins · era · muscle

bicycle

coaster brake

Backpedal-activated stopping system

comfort · leisurely · boardwalk · upright · single-speed · Schwinn · retro · saddle · fenders · kickstand

Categories
Opposites
naval vessel class

cruiserdestroyer

One that ruins completely

battleship · frigate · aircraft carrier · submarine · corvette

vehicle speed/style

cruiserracer

Speed competition participant

speedster · sport bike · performance car · hot rod · dragster

RELATIONSHIP COMMITMENT (slang)

cruisermonogamist

One who pairs exclusively

faithful · settler · serial monogamist · nester · homebody

Phrases
Family

cruise, cruising, cruised, cruise ship, cruisers, cruisewear, cruiserweight, cruise liner, cruiserweights

Familiarity
Top 50,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G