cruiser
/ˈkɹu.zɚ/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
A frigate or other vessel, detached from the fleet, to cruise independently in search of the enemy or its merchant ships.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
A class of fast warships of medium tonnage, having a long cruising range but less armour and firepower than a battleship.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “cruiser” mean?
A frigate or other vessel, detached from the fleet, to cruise independently in search of the enemy or its merchant ships.
Is “cruiser” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.