fleet
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verb \ˈflēt\Definition of FLEET
intransitive verb
1
obsolete : drift
3
[3fleet] : to fly swiftly
transitive verb
: to cause (time) to pass usually quickly or imperceptibly
Origin of FLEET
Middle English fleten, from Old English flēotan; akin to Old High German fliozzan to float, Old English flōwan to flow
First Known Use: before 12th century
2fleet
nounDefinition of FLEET
1
: a number of warships under a single command; specifically : an organization of ships and aircraft under the command of a flag officer
2
: group 2a, b; especially : a group (as of ships, planes, or trucks) operated under unified control
See Examples of FLEET
- He was the commander of the Pacific fleet.
- The company has a large fleet of delivery trucks.
Origin of FLEET
Middle English flete, from Old English flēot ship, from flēotan
First Known Use: 13th century
3fleet
adjectiveDefinition of FLEET
1
: swift in motion : nimble
Examples of FLEET
- <a jewel thief said to be light of heart and fleet of foot>
Origin of FLEET
probably from 1fleet
First Known Use: circa 1529
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