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Word: Cruise
Speech Type: Verb
mid 17th century (as a verb): probably from Dutch kruisen ‘to cross’, from kruis ‘cross’, from Latin crux
kruːz
sail about in an area without a precise destination, especially for pleasure
Short Definition:sail about for pleasure
Examples:- they were cruising off the California coast
- she cruised the canals of France in a barge
(of a motor vehicle or aircraft) travel smoothly at a moderate or economical speed
Short Definition:travel smoothly at moderate speed
Examples:- we sit in a jet, cruising at some 30,000 ft
(of a young child) walk while holding on to furniture or other structures, prior to learning to walk without support
Short Definition:(of young child) walk while holding on to furniture etc.
Examples:- my daughter cruised at seven months and didn't walk until just after her first birthday
- about a week ago she started crawling forwards, cruising furniture, and standing by herself
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