fleet

Definition

  • noun: a group of military ships that are controlled by one leader
  • verb: to fade away
  • adjective: very fast
  • adjective: swift in motion
  • synonyms: drift, flow, vanish

Examples

  • She is vey 'fleet of foot'. [=she is able to run very fast]

  • The company has a large 'fleet' of delivery trucks.

  • He was the commander of the Pacific 'fleet'.

Movie quotes

  • (..) Messala, a notice has come from the Ionian Sea. The Astroea was lost in battle. Greek rebels ambushed our ships. Any survivors? The entire third fleet is lost. All are dead to the last man. Caesar demands that we retaliate. (URGING HORSES) (URGING HORSES) (PANTING) (..)
    2016 Ben-Hur