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
According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “fleet” as a noun can have the following definitions:
| 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. |
According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “fleet” as a verb can have the following definitions:
| 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. |
According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “fleet” as an adjective can have the following definitions:
| swift | Moving or capable of moving at high speed. Swift flight of an arrow. |
| 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. |
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