cruise vs ramble

cruise

verb
  • To move about an area leisurely in the hope of discovering something, or looking for custom. 

  • To travel at constant speed for maximum operating efficiency. 

  • To actively seek a romantic partner or casual sexual partner by moving about a particular area; to troll. 

  • To sail about, especially for pleasure. 

  • To take part in a cruise (car enthusiasts' event where they drive their vehicles in a group). 

  • To walk while holding on to an object (stage in development of ambulation, typically occurring at 10 months). 

  • To win easily and convincingly. 

  • To inspect (forest land) for the purpose of estimating the quantity of lumber it will yield. 

noun
  • Portion of aircraft travel at a constant airspeed and altitude between ascent and descent phases. 

  • A sea or lake voyage, especially one taken for pleasure. 

  • A car enthusiasts' event where they drive their vehicles in a group. See Cruising (driving). 

  • A small cup; cruse. 

  • A period spent in the Marine Corps. 

ramble

verb
  • To move about aimlessly, or on a winding course 

  • To lead the life of a vagabond or itinerant; to move about with no fixed place of address. 

  • To talk or write incessantly, unclearly, or incoherently, with many digressions. 

  • To follow a winding path or course. 

  • To walk for pleasure; to amble or saunter. 

noun
  • A leisurely stroll; a recreational walk in the countryside. 

  • A bed of shale over the seam of coal. 

  • A section of woodland suitable for leisurely walking. 

  • A rambling; an instance of someone talking at length without direction. 

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