cruise vs tour

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. 

tour

verb
  • To make a journey 

  • To make a circuit of a place 

noun
  • A trip taken to another country in which several matches are played. 

  • A set of competitions which make up a championship. 

  • A tour of duty. 

  • A circuit of snooker tournaments 

  • A street and road race, frequently multiday. 

  • A journey through a particular building, estate, country, etc. 

  • A guided visit to a particular place, or virtual place. 

  • A journey through a given list of places, such as by an entertainer performing concerts. 

  • A closed trail. 

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