fleet (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /fliːt/

Definition

A group of ships, aircraft, or vehicles sailing or traveling together under the same command.

Examples

• The fishing fleet returned to harbor with a large catch.

• A fleet of taxis waited outside the airport terminal.

• The air force deployed a fleet of fighter jets for the exercise.

How to Use fleet

fleet of (prepositional phrase)

A group of vehicles or vessels. — "A fleet of buses arrived to transport the tourists."

fleet-footed (collocation)

Moving very quickly and lightly. — "The fleet-footed runner won the race easily."

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