Pronunciation

/fliːt/

Definitions

Noun (n)

• A group of vehicles or ships moving together, especially under a single command or ownership: “The naval fleet was impressive in its size and power.”
  • Example: “The cruise company has a vast fleet of luxury liners.”
• A group of animals, particularly birds or fish, that move together in a coordinated manner: “A fleet of geese flew overhead in perfect formation.”
  • Example: “The school of fish swam like a fleet across the ocean currents.”
• The ability to move quickly or with speed: “The runner’s fleet feet helped him win the race.”
  • Example: “The deer’s fleetness allowed it to evade the hunter.”

Verb (v)

• Move quickly or rapidly: “The car can fleet along the motorway at high speeds.”
  • Example: “The thief fleeted down the alleyway to escape the police.”
• (archaic) Pass swiftly or temporarily: “Time fleets by.”
  • Example: “Our youth fleets away too soon.”

Adjective (adj)

• Moving or capable of moving swiftly: “She had a fleet horse for her long rides.”
  • Example: “The ship was designed to be light and fleet for quick travel.”

Phrases

• “Fleet-footed”: Describing someone or something that moves very fast or agilely.
  • Example: “The athlete was fleet-footed enough to outpace his competitors.”
• “Keep the fleet together”: In a military context, this means to maintain the cohesion of a group of ships or vehicles.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The company expanded its delivery services by adding more vehicles to its existing fleet.”
• Verb: “The rabbit fleeted through the field, escaping the pursuing fox.”
• Adjective: “The cheetah, being fleet and nimble, easily caught its prey.”

Synonyms

• Armada (for a group of ships)
• Convoy
• Pack (for a group of animals)
• Swift
• Nimble
• Quick
• Agile

For the verb sense, synonyms may include:

• Dash
• Dart
• Speed
• Rush
• Race