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

  • (..) This time there may be no stopping them. - How many ships? - One, on a direct course for Earth. They'll be in Federation space soon. Admiral Hayes is mobilising a fleet. - It will take us three hours... - We're not going. - What do you mean? - We're to patrol the Neutral Zone. There has been no unusual activity along the Romulan border. Does Starfleet feel we need more shakedown time? We're ready! The Enterprise E is the most advanced ship in the fleet. I have gone over all this with Starfleet. Their orders stand. Number One, set a course for the Neutral Zone. (..)
    1996 Star Trek: First Contact