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fleet

/fliːt/ /flit/

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noun

Flotte

A group of vessels or vehicles.

Examples :

"The fishing fleet returned to port with a large catch. "

Die Fischereiflotte kehrte mit einem großen Fang in den Hafen zurück.

nautical vehicle military group

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noun

Flotte, Verband

Any group of associated items.

Examples :

"The fleet of bicycles belonged to the cycling club. "

Die Fahrradflotte gehörte dem Radsportverein.

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noun

Flotte, Verband

A large, coordinated group of people.

Examples :

"The volunteer fleet at the community center worked together to organize the annual food drive. "

Der Freiwilligenverband im Gemeindezentrum arbeitete zusammen, um die jährliche Lebensmittelaktion zu organisieren.

group organization

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noun

Flotte

A number of vessels in company, especially war vessels; also, the collective naval force of a country, etc.

Examples :

"The navy's fleet sailed across the ocean. "

Die Flotte der Marine segelte über den Ozean.

nautical military war vehicle group ocean

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noun

Flotte

(British Royal Navy) Any command of vessels exceeding a squadron in size, or a rear admiral's command, composed of five sail-of-the-line, with any number of smaller vessels.

Examples :

"The Royal Navy's fleet sailed into the harbor, a powerful display of their naval strength. "

Die Flotte der Royal Navy segelte in den Hafen ein, eine eindrucksvolle Demonstration ihrer Seemacht.

nautical military sailing war history government organization

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noun

Flussarm, Bucht

An arm of the sea; a run of water, such as an inlet or a creek.

Examples :

"The fishing boat sailed into the narrow fleet to catch some shrimp. "

Das Fischerboot segelte in den schmalen Flussarm, um Garnelen zu fangen.

geography nautical ocean

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noun

Anlegestelle, Flotte

A location, as on a navigable river, where barges are secured.

Examples :

"The barge fleet on the river was busy loading supplies for the city. "

Die Anlegestelle auf dem Fluss war damit beschäftigt, Vorräte für die Stadt zu laden.

nautical place sailing

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verb

Schwimmen, treiben

Examples :

"The small boat easily flew across the calm lake. "

Das kleine Boot trieb leicht über den ruhigen See.

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verb

Überfliegen, dahingleiten

To pass over rapidly; to skim the surface of.

Examples :

"a ship that fleets the gulf"

Ein Schiff, das den Golf überfliegt.

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verb

Eilen, dahinfliegen

To hasten over; to cause to pass away lightly, or in mirth and joy.

Examples :

"The children's laughter fleeced the long afternoon away. "

Das Gelächter der Kinder ließ den langen Nachmittag dahinfliegen.

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verb

Fliehen, entkommen

To flee, to escape, to speed away.

Examples :

"Seeing the angry dog, the children quickly fled the yard. "

Als sie den wütenden Hund sahen, flohen die Kinder schnell aus dem Garten.

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verb

Schwinden, vergehen, verschwinden

To evanesce, disappear, die out.

Examples :

"The rumors of a school dance quickly fleated away after the principal announced it was canceled. "

Die Gerüchte über einen Schulball verschwanden schnell, nachdem der Schulleiter bekannt gab, dass er abgesagt wurde.

time being nature

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verb

Aufhiezen

To move up a rope, so as to haul to more advantage; especially to draw apart the blocks of a tackle.

Examples :

"The sailor had to fleet the rope to raise the heavy cargo. "

Der Seemann musste die Leine aufhiezen, um die schwere Ladung hochzuziehen.

nautical sailing technical

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verb

Sich bewegen, umziehen

(of people) To move or change in position.

Examples :

"The students flew to their seats as the bell rang. "

Die Schüler bewegten sich zu ihren Plätzen, als die Glocke läutete.

action position

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verb

versetzen

To shift the position of dead-eyes when the shrouds are become too long.

Examples :

"The sailor had to fleet the ship's shrouds because they were dragging in the water, creating too much strain. "

Der Seemann musste die Wanten des Schiffs versetzen, weil sie im Wasser schleiften und zu viel Spannung erzeugten.

nautical sailing technical

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verb

Ablassen

To cause to slip down the barrel of a capstan or windlass, as a rope or chain.

Examples :

"The sailor expertly fleated the heavy anchor chain down the capstan. "

Der Seemann ließ die schwere Ankerkette gekonnt am Spill ab.

nautical sailing technical

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verb

Abschöpfen, abrahmen

To take the cream from; to skim.

Examples :

"She needed to fleet the surface of the soup to remove the layer of greasy fat. "

Sie musste die Oberfläche der Suppe abschöpfen, um die Fettschicht zu entfernen.

food agriculture

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adjective

Flott, schnell

Swift in motion; light and quick in going from place to place.

Examples :

"The little boy was fleet of foot, easily outpacing the other children on the playground. "

Der kleine Junge war schnellfüßig und übertraf leicht die anderen Kinder auf dem Spielplatz.

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adjective

Leicht, oberflächlich

Light; superficially thin; not penetrating deep, as soil.

Examples :

"The topsoil was very fleet, so the young plants didn't grow well. "

Die oberste Bodenschicht war sehr leicht, daher wuchsen die jungen Pflanzen nicht gut.

nature geology environment

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noun

Boden, Grund

Floor; bottom; lower surface.

Examples :

"The boat's fleet was smooth and clean. "

Der Boden des Bootes war glatt und sauber.

building architecture

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noun

Haus, Heim

Examples :

"My grandmother's old fleet is a cozy place to visit. "

Das alte Haus meiner Großmutter ist ein gemütlicher Ort für einen Besuch.

building architecture property