I. ˈkrüz verb
( cruised ; cruis·ing )
Etymology: Dutch kruisen to make a cross, cruise, from Middle Dutch crucen, from crūce cross, from Latin cruc-, crux
Date: 1651
intransitive verb
1. : to sail about touching at a series of ports
2. : to move or proceed speedily, smoothly, or effortlessly
I'll cruise over to her house to see if she's home
3. : to travel without destination or purpose
4.
a. : to go about the streets at random but on the lookout for possible developments
the cabdriver cruised for an hour before being hailed
b. : to search (as in public places) for a sexual partner
5.
a. of an airplane : to fly at the most efficient operating speed
b. of an automobile : to travel at a speed suitable for being maintained for a long distance
6. : to explore or search the offerings of ; especially : surf
cruise the Internet
transitive verb
1. : to cruise over or about
2. : to inspect (as land) with reference to possible lumber yield
3.
a. : to search in (a public place) for a sexual partner
b. : to approach and suggest sexual relations to
II. noun
Date: 1696
: an act or an instance of cruising ; especially : a tour by ship