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River Definition–noun | 1. | a natural stream of water of fairly large size flowing in a definite course or channel or series of diverging and converging channels. | | 2. | a similar stream of something other than water: a river of lava; a river of ice. | | 3. | any abundant stream or copious flow; outpouring: rivers of tears; rivers of words. | | 4. | <
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Cruise Definition–verb (used without object) | 1. | to sail about on a pleasure trip. | | 2. | to sail about, as a warship patrolling a body of water. | | 3. | to travel about without a particular purpose or destination. | | 4. | to fly, drive, or sail at a constant speed that permits maximum operating efficiency for sustained travel. | | 5. | to travel at a moderately fast, easily controllable speed: cruising along the highway enjoying the scenery. | | 6. | to travel about slowly, looking for customers or for something demanding attention: Taxis and police cars cruise in the downtown area. | | 7. | to go or travel (often fol. by over): Let's cruise over to my house after the concert. | | 8. | Informal. to go about on the streets or in public areas in search of a sexual partner. | –verb (used with object) | 9. | to cruise in (a specified area): patrol cars cruising the neighborhood; to cruise the Caribbean. | | 10. | Informal. | a. | to move slowly through or visit (a street, park, bar, etc.) in search of a sexual partner. | | b. | to make sexual overtures to; attempt to arouse the sexual interest of. | | | 11. | to inspect (a tract of forest) for the purpose of estimating lumber potential. | –noun | 13. | a pleasure voyage on a ship, usually with stops at various ports. | |
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