cruiser

Definitions

• One who attends cruises.
• (cycling) A kind of bicycle that usually combines balloon tires, an upright seating posture, a single-speed drivetrain, and straightforward steel construction with expressive styling.
• (nautical) A frigate or other vessel, detached from the fleet, to cruise independently in search of the enemy or its merchant ships.
• (nautical) A class of fast warships of medium tonnage, having a long cruising range but less armour and firepower than a battleship.
• (nautical) A miniature aircraft carrier carrying VTOL aircraft.
• (nautical) A passenger ship used for pleasure voyages, where the voyage itself and the ship's amenities are considered an essential part of the experience; also cruise ship.
• (nautical) Any of several yachts designed for cruising.
• (US) A police patrol vehicle.
• Any of various nymphalid butterflies of the genus .
• Someone who cruises bars and neighborhoods looking for "action".