Definition of Cruise

(v. i.)
To wander hither and thither on land.
  

(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.
  

(n.)
See Cruse, a small bottle.
  

(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.
  

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cruise
\cruise\ (?), v. i. (forestry) to inspect forest land for the purpose of estimating the quantity of lumber it will yield.
cruise
\cruise\, v. t.
1. to cruise over or about.
2. (forestry) to explore with reference to capacity for the production of lumber; as, to cruise a section of land.
cruise
\cruise\ (kr&udd;z), v. i. [imp. & p. p. cruised (kr&udd;zd); p. pr. & vb. n. cruising.] [d. kruisen to move crosswise or in a zigzag, to cruise, fr. kruis cross, fr. of. crois, croiz, f. croix, or directly fr. of. croisier, f. croiser, to cross, cruise, fr. crois a cross. see cross.] 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 sent to cruise near the isle of bute. 'mid sands, and rocks, and storms to cruise for pleasure.
2. to wander hither and thither on land. [colloq.]
cruise
\cruise\, 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. he feigned a compliance with some of his men, who were bent upon going a cruise to manilla.
cruise
\cruise\ (kr&udd;s), n. see cruse, a small bottle.
cruise
n : an ocean trip taken for pleasure [syn: sail]
v

1. drive around aimlessly but ostentatiously and at leisure; "she cruised the neighborhood in her new convertible"
2. travel at a moderate speed; of vessels or airplanes
3. look for a sexual partner in a public place; "the men were cruising the park"
4. go on a cruise

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drive around in a car, bomb around On summer nights we cruise the streets looking for fun.

Meaning
A sea trip from England to continental europe to buy cheap drink.
Origin
Until June 1999, when england was obliged to come into line with the rest of the member countries of the European Community, alcoholic drink was much cheaper in france than in england. The english found it worthwhile to make trips to france to buy large quantities of drink.

drive the streets looking for fun and friends, bomb around 

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It was Sunday afternoon and we were cruising the streets looking for chicks.

1. go out with a view to picking up a sexual partner; 2. wander about in a relaxed, cool way; 3. take it easy while doing something

boat trip along the river either stopping at various pubs or offering plenty of alcohol to onboard passengers

maintain a moderate level of activity; lead an uneventful life

maintain a moderate level of activity; lead an uneventful life

frequenting of bars and parties in search of casual sex

1. to repeatedly traverse a particular stretch of road, usually with the intent of meeting members of the opposite gender: "Let's go cruise Battlefield!"
2. to go, to drive: "We cruised over to his house afte r the game"
3. to give. Note: usually used as a request: "Hey, cruise a cookie over here"
4. to leave

verb. To move through the streets, either on foot or by car, in search of a rentable sexual partner.

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Noun
1. an ocean trip taken for pleasure
(synonym) sail
(hypernym) ocean trip, voyage

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Verb
1. drive around aimlessly but ostentatiously and at leisure; "She cruised the neighborhood in her new convertible"
(hypernym) travel, journey
(classification) driving
2. travel at a moderate speed; "Please keep your seat belt fastened while the plane is reaching cruising altitude"
(hypernym) travel, go, move, locomote
(hyponym) stooge
(derivation) cruiser, police cruiser, patrol car, police car, prowl car, squad car
(classification) air travel, aviation, air
3. look for a sexual partner in a public place; "The men were cruising the park"
(hypernym) search, look
4. sail or travel about for pleasure, relaxation, or sightseeing; "We were cruising in the Caribbean"
(hypernym) voyage, sail, navigate
(derivation) cabin cruiser, cruiser, pleasure boat, pleasure craft

(See also Instrument Approach Procedure) Used in an Air Traffic Control (ATC) clearance to authorize a pilot to conduct flight at any altitude from the minimum Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) altitude up to and including the altitude specified in the clearance. The pilot may level off at any intermediate altitude within this block of airspace. Climb/descent within the block is to be made at the discretion of the pilot. However, once the pilot starts descent and verbally reports leaving an altitude in the block, he may not return to that altitude without additional ATC clearance. Further, it is approval for the pilot to proceed to and make an approach at destination airport and can be used in conjunction with: 1) An airport clearance limit at locations with a standard special instrument approach procedure. The Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR) require that if an instrument letdown to an airport is necessary, the pilot shall make the letdown in accordance with a standard/special instrument approach procedure for that airport, or 2) An airport clearance limit at locations that are within/below/outside controlled airspace and without a standard/special instrument approach procedure. Such a clearance is NOT AUTHORIZATION for the pilot to descend under Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) conditions below the applicable minimum IFR altitude nor does it imply that ATC is exercising control over aircraft in Class G airspace; however, it provides a means for the aircraft to proceed to destination airport, descend, and land in accordance with applicable FAR's governing Visual Flight Rules (VFR) flight operations. Also, this provides search and rescue protection until such time as the IFR Right plan is closed. (FAA4)

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Voyage made in varying directions. To sail in various directions for pleasure, in search, or for exercise.

(v) Driving around, preferably showing off your car.

(v) Driving around, preferably showing off your car.

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