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

  • (..) Here. , mark . Long-range scan? No data. The nebula is too dense. It's uncharted space. Well, the Enterprise does have the best navigational systems in the fleet. She can handle it. The only ship here, with more advanced technology... ...is still under construction. (..)
    2016 Star Trek Beyond
  • (..) Thank you. - Jim, you look like as crap. - Thank you, Bones. You have a little vein popin out of your tremble again. You okay? It's better. It's just a another day in fleet. Today is our -day in deep space. It can be a challenge to feel grounded But while we do what we can (..)
    2016 Star Trek Beyond