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fleet1

Syllabification: (fleet)
Pronunciation: /flēt/
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Definition of fleet

noun

  • the largest group of naval vessels under one commander, organized for specific tactical or other purposes:an invasion fleet
  • (the fleet) a country’s navy:the US fleet
  • a group of ships sailing together, engaged in the same activity, or under the same ownership:the small port supports a fishing fleet
  • a number of ships, vehicles or aircraft operating together or under the same ownership:a fleet of ambulances took the injured to hospital

Origin:

Old English flēot 'ship, shipping', from flēotan 'float, swim' (see fleet4)

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