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“Crews” or “Cruise”

Overview

crews / cruise are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term. 👇

Definitions

crews: (noun) the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.). (noun) the team of men manning a racing shell. (verb) serve as a crew member on.

cruise: (noun) an ocean trip taken for pleasure. (verb) drive around aimlessly but ostentatiously and at leisure. (verb) travel at a moderate speed. (verb) look for a sexual partner in a public place. (verb) sail or travel about for pleasure, relaxation, or sightseeing.

Pronunciation

crews: k·r·UW·z

cruise: k·r·UW·z

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Examples in Context

Examples of “crews”

  • Crews believes that psychoanalysis has no…
  • During the holidays, the crews usually got some fresh meat.
  • …named "HMS Varbel", training the crews of midget submarines to attack…
  • …lines in Vinita, it changed crews as well.
  • …"champions of survivorship" by Frederick Crews, who considers Freud the key…
  • For dinner both crews usually got porridge with butter.
  • …of the harbour and the crews were re-embarked aboard Trenchant.
  • …The Rough South of Harry Crews, which won an Emmy and…
  • Crews sees Freud as having anticipated…
  • The crews consumed crackers and corned beef,…

Examples of “cruise”

  • …American rancher while aboard a cruise, all the while still harboring…
  • …which was called the "Radarange".1945 Cruise controlCruise control automatically controls the…
  • Diane agrees to the cruise, but vows to return to…
  • Carnival Cruise Lines and Holland America have…
  • Category:Defunct cruise lines
  • …as a "boy(servant)" on various cruise ships and worked as a…
  • …first flight in 2021, a cruise speed of 300 knots, a…
  • …of 2013, the recently created cruise company Portuscale Cruises, led by…
  • …of Mach 0.96, (its design cruise speed is Mach 0.85) in…
  • Cruise ships arrive and depart from…


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