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Etymology

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From kruisen +‎ snelheid. Compare French vitesse de croisière.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈkrœy̯sˌsnɛl.ɦɛi̯t/
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  • Hyphenation: kruis‧snel‧heid

Noun

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kruissnelheid f (plural kruissnelheden)

  1. cruising speed (speed at which a vehicle normally moves when traveling long distances)
  2. (figuratively) stride (pace at which one feels comfortable and things are going smoothly)