Cruis"er (kr?"z?r), n.

One who, or a vessel that, cruises; -- usually an armed vessel.

 

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Cruis"er (?), n. Specif.: (Nav.)

A man-of-war less heavily armed and armored than a battle ship, having great speed, and generally of from two thousand to twelve thousand tons displacement.

 

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