FLEET: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for FLEET?

Need another word that means the same as “fleet”? Find 16 synonyms and 30 related words for “fleet” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Fleet” are: navy, task force, armada, flotilla, squadron, convoy, column, swift, dart, flit, flutter, blow over, evanesce, fade, pass, pass off

Fleet as a Noun

Definitions of "Fleet" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “fleet” as a noun can have the following definitions:

• A country's navy.
• Group of motor vehicles operating together under the same ownership.
• A number of vehicles or aircraft operating together or under the same ownership.
• A group of warships organized as a tactical unit.
• A group of steamships operating together under the same ownership.
• A group of ships sailing together, engaged in the same activity, or under the same ownership.
• Group of aircraft operating together under the same ownership.

Synonyms of "Fleet" as a noun (7 Words)

armada	A fleet of warships. An armada of destroyers minesweepers and gunboats.
column	Anything that approximates the shape of a column or tower. He added a column of numbers.
convoy	The act of escorting while in transit. A convoy of lorries.
flotilla	A United States Navy fleet consisting of two or more squadrons of small warships. A flotilla of cargo boats.
navy	The ships of a navy. A navy blue suit.
squadron	An air force unit larger than a flight and smaller than a group. He immediately commissioned a squadron of architects.
task force	A specific piece of work required to be done as a duty or for a specific fee.

Usage Examples of "Fleet" as a noun

• The US fleet.
• A fleet of ambulances took the injured to hospital.
• The small port supports a fishing fleet.
• A fleet of battleships.

Fleet as a Verb

Definitions of "Fleet" as a verb

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “fleet” as a verb can have the following definitions:

• Disappear gradually.
• Move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart.

Synonyms of "Fleet" as a verb (8 Words)

blow over	Provide sexual gratification through oral stimulation.
dart	Move along rapidly and lightly skim or dart. His forefinger darted in all directions as he spoke.
evanesce	Disappear gradually. Water moves among reeds evanesces shines.
fade	Become less clearly visible or distinguishable; disappear gradually or seemingly. The light had faded and dusk was advancing.
flit	Move swiftly and lightly. Small birds flitted about in the branches.
flutter	Wink briefly. A couple of butterflies fluttered around the garden.
pass	Go beyond the limits of surpass or exceed. The poem was passed from generation to generation.
pass off	Grant authorization or clearance for.

Fleet as an Adjective

Definitions of "Fleet" as an adjective

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “fleet” as an adjective can have the following definitions:

• Moving very fast.

Synonyms of "Fleet" as an adjective (1 Word)

swift

Moving or capable of moving at high speed. Swift flight of an arrow.

Usage Examples of "Fleet" as an adjective

• Fleet of foot.
• The fleet scurrying of squirrels.

Associations of "Fleet" (30 Words)

admiral	A naval officer of the second most senior rank above vice admiral and below Admiral of the Fleet or Fleet Admiral.
aft	Situated at near or towards the stern of a ship or tail of an aircraft. Travis made his way aft.
armada	A Spanish naval invasion force sent against England in 1588 by Philip II of Spain. It was defeated by the English fleet and almost completely destroyed by storms off the Hebrides. An armada of destroyers minesweepers and gunboats.
astern	(of a ship) backwards; stern foremost. The captain looked astern to see what the fuss was about.
corsair	A pirate ship.
dash	Distinctive and stylish elegance. I won t tell Stuart I think he d be dashed.
deck	A set of two or more record decks connected to sound mixing equipment used by a DJ. Sitting on his deck on that sunny Sunday afternoon.
flit	Move swiftly and lightly. The idea had flitted through his mind.
flotilla	A United States Navy fleet consisting of two or more squadrons of small warships. A flotilla of cargo boats.
forecastle	Living quarters consisting of a superstructure in the bow of a merchant ship where the crew is housed.
galley	A large open rowing boat kept on a warship for use by the captain.
hurried	Moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste. A hurried trip to the store.
liner	A ferret held on a leash or line while rabbiting, used to help recover another ferret lost underground. The batter hit a liner to the shortstop.
mast	Nuts of forest trees used as feed for swine.
navy	The navy of the United States of America the agency that maintains and trains and equips combat ready naval forces. The dress comes in navy gunmetal grey or black.
overhasty	Excessively hasty. Hard times are showing up overhasty mergers.
privateer	An officer or crew member of a privateer. He finished top privateer in the world championships.
prow	Front part of a vessel or aircraft. The commanding prow of the Jaguar.
quick	At a fast rate quickly. Was quick to make friends.
rapidly	Very quickly; at a great rate. The business is expanding rapidly.
rushed	Done under pressure. A rushed job.
ship	Place on board a ship. The wounded soldiers were shipped home.
sinking	A descent as through liquid (especially through water. After several hours of sinking an unexpected rally rescued the market.
speedy	Accomplished rapidly and without delay. Hoped for a speedy resolution of the problem.
submarine	Attack by submarine. The child was injured when he submarined under the safety belt of the car.
swift	A swift flying insectivorous bird with long slender wings and a superficial resemblance to a swallow spending most of its life on the wing. A remarkably swift recovery.
tug	Tow a vessel with a tug. An overwhelming tug of attraction.
vessel	(chiefly in biblical use) a person regarded as having or embodying a particular quality. Lord use this lowly vessel let me serve You as You will.
warship	A ship equipped with weapons and designed to take part in warfare at sea.