Fleet

/flit/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A group of ships, vehicles, or aircraft operated together.

The Navy deployed a fleet of ships to conduct training exercises.

A group of vehicles owned or leased by a single organization.

The company has a fleet of delivery trucks to service its customers.

An assemblage of a specified number of vehicles, especially in a competitive context.

The racing team has a fleet of high-performance cars ready for the competition.

adjective

Moving swiftly; quick.

The fleet runner easily outpaced his competitors in the race.

Apprehensively sudden or fleeting.

She had a fleet glance at the documents before making her decision.

Middle English, from Old English 'fleot', meaning 'a place to float or sail'.

in fleet:

In a quick and agile manner.

of the fleet:

Referring to the entire group of ships or vehicles.

fleet of foot:

Able to run quickly.

A stylish outfit.

She turned heads with her fleet look at the party.

A quick or fast vehicle.

He's got a real fleet bike for racing.