Definition of fleet
(Entry 1 of 3)
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 sense 2a especially : a group (as of ships, planes, or trucks) operated under unified control
fleet
adjectivefleet
verbfleeted; fleeting; fleets
Definition of fleet (Entry 3 of 3)
: to cause (time) to pass usually quickly or imperceptibly
many young gentlemen … fleet the time carelessly— William Shakespeare
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The first known use of fleet was before the 12th century
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