Meaning of the word fleet in English

What does fleet mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

fleet

US /fliːt/
UK /fliːt/
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Noun

1.

a group of vehicles or aircraft operating together or under the same ownership

Example:
The company has a large fleet of delivery trucks.
The airline is expanding its fleet with new aircraft.
2.

a country's navy

Example:
The entire British fleet was mobilized during the war.
The admiral commanded a powerful naval fleet.

Adjective

1.

(of a person or animal) fast and agile in movement

Example:
The gazelle is a very fleet animal.
He was fleet of foot and easily outran his opponents.

Verb

1.

to move or pass swiftly

Example:
Time seems to fleet by when you're having fun.
The clouds fleeted across the sky.
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