cruising
cruising is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, cruising is hyphenated as:
Definitions ofcruising
- To sail about, especially for pleasure.
- To travel at constant speed for maximum operating efficiency.
- To move about an area leisurely in the hope of discovering something, or looking for custom.
- To inspect (forest land) for the purpose of estimating the quantity of lumber it will yield.
- To actively seek a romantic partner or casual sexual partner by moving about a particular area; to troll.
- (child development) To walk while holding on to an object (stage in development of ambulation, typically occurring at 10 months).
- To win easily and convincingly.
Example: "Germany cruised to a World Cup victory over the short-handed Australians."
- Sailing about without an exact destination, usually for pleasure.
Example: "Cruising is a popular activity among the over-60s."
- Walking or driving about a locality in search of a casual sex partner, especially among gay males.
Example: "There was a fair amount of cruising going on at the gay party."
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