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  1. 1. n. See Cruse, a small bottle. Source: opted
  2. 2. v. i. To sail back and forth on the ocean; to sail, as for the potection of commerce, in search of an enemy, for plunder, or for pleasure. Source: opted
  3. 3. v. i. To wander hither and thither on land. Source: opted
  4. 4. n. A voyage made in various directions, as of an armed vessel, for the protection of other vessels, or in search of an enemy; a sailing to and fro, as for exploration or for pleasure. Source: opted
  5. 5. n. an ocean trip taken for pleasure Source: wordnet
  6. 6. v. drive around aimlessly but ostentatiously and at leisure Source: wordnet
  7. 7. v. travel at a moderate speed Source: wordnet
  8. 8. v. look for a sexual partner in a public place Source: wordnet
  9. 9. v. sail or travel about for pleasure, relaxation, or sightseeing Source: wordnet
  10. 10. See Cruse, a small bottle. 1. To sail back and forth on the ocean; to sail, as for the potection of commerce, in search of an enemy, for plunder, or for pleasure. Note: A ship cruises in any particular sea or ocean; as, in the Baltic or in the Atlantic. She cruises off any cape; as, off the Lizard; off Ushant. She cruises on a coast; as, on the coast of Africa. A priate cruises to seize vessels; a yacht cruises for the pleasure of the owner. Ships of war were aent to cruise near the isle of Bute. Macualay. 'Mid sands, and rocks, and storms to cruise for pleasure. Young. 2. To wander hither and thither on land. [Colloq.] A voyage made in various directions, as of an armed vessel, for the protection of other vessels, or in search of an enemy; a sailing to and fro, as for exploration or for pleasure. He feigned a compliance with some of his men, who were bent upon going a cruise to Manilla. Dampier. Source: webster
  11. 11. v:43/n:57 n. an ocean trip taken for pleasure v. drive around aimlessly but ostentatiously and at leisure v. travel at a moderate speed v. look for a sexual partner in a public place Source: ecdict

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