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/fliːt/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does fleet mean?

noun, verb

A fleet is a group of ships or boats, especially warships. To fleet means to move quickly and smoothly, often in a flowing or gliding motion.

Example

"The navy's fleet of destroyers sailed into the harbor."

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