nounπShareA group of vessels or vehicles."The fishing fleet returned to port with a large catch. "nauticalvehiclemilitarygroupChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAny group of associated items."The fleet of bicycles belonged to the cycling club. "groupitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA large, coordinated group of people."The volunteer fleet at the community center worked together to organize the annual food drive. "grouporganizationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA number of vessels in company, especially war vessels; also, the collective naval force of a country, etc."The navy's fleet sailed across the ocean. "nauticalmilitarywarvehiclegroupoceanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(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."The Royal Navy's fleet sailed into the harbor, a powerful display of their naval strength. "nauticalmilitarysailingwarhistorygovernmentorganizationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn arm of the sea; a run of water, such as an inlet or a creek."The fishing boat sailed into the narrow fleet to catch some shrimp. "geographynauticaloceanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA location, as on a navigable river, where barges are secured."The barge fleet on the river was busy loading supplies for the city. "nauticalplacesailingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo float."The small boat easily flew across the calm lake. "natureactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo pass over rapidly; to skim the surface of."a ship that fleets the gulf"timeactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo hasten over; to cause to pass away lightly, or in mirth and joy."The children's laughter fleeced the long afternoon away. "timeactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo flee, to escape, to speed away."Seeing the angry dog, the children quickly fled the yard. "actionvehicleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo evanesce, disappear, die out."The rumors of a school dance quickly fleated away after the principal announced it was canceled. "timebeingnatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo move up a rope, so as to haul to more advantage; especially to draw apart the blocks of a tackle."The sailor had to fleet the rope to raise the heavy cargo. "nauticalsailingtechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(of people) To move or change in position."The students flew to their seats as the bell rang. "actionpositionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo shift the position of dead-eyes when the shrouds are become too long."The sailor had to fleet the ship's shrouds because they were dragging in the water, creating too much strain. "nauticalsailingtechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo cause to slip down the barrel of a capstan or windlass, as a rope or chain."The sailor expertly fleated the heavy anchor chain down the capstan. "nauticalsailingtechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo take the cream from; to skim."She needed to fleet the surface of the soup to remove the layer of greasy fat. "foodagricultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareSwift in motion; light and quick in going from place to place."The little boy was fleet of foot, easily outpacing the other children on the playground. "natureabilityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareLight; superficially thin; not penetrating deep, as soil."The topsoil was very fleet, so the young plants didn't grow well. "naturegeologyenvironmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareFloor; bottom; lower surface."The boat's fleet was smooth and clean. "buildingarchitectureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA house; home."My grandmother's old fleet is a cozy place to visit. "buildingarchitecturepropertyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
