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

  • (..) That new outfit, Colonial, isn't bad. -Is that a joke? -Yes. -Because their kiosk placement blows. -They never have available upgrades. Basically, it's a fleet of shit-boxes. I don't know how they're still in business. -I'm Ryan. -I'm Alex. Maplewood card. (..)
    2009 Up in the Air