armada
word
Definition
A large group of ships, especially a fleet of warships organized for battle. It can also be used metaphorically for any large group moving together.
Usage & Nuances
Formal or historical use ties to naval warfare (e.g., 'Spanish Armada'). In informal contexts, used figuratively for any large, organized group (e.g., 'an armada of trucks'). Not used for air forces.
Spanish: armada - flota (militar)Portuguese (BR): armada - frota (militar)Portuguese (PT): armada - frota (militar)Chinese (Simplified): 舰队 - 舰队 (军事)Chinese (Traditional): 艦隊 - 艦隊 (軍事)Hindi: बेड़ा (नौसैनिक)Arabic: أسطول (عسكري)Bengali: আর্মাডা - বিশাল নৌবহরRussian: армада - флотилияJapanese: アルマダ - 大艦隊Vietnamese: hạm đội - armadaKorean: 아르마다 - 대함대Turkish: armada - büyük filoUrdu: آرمادا - بحری بیڑاIndonesian: armada - armada kapal
Example Sentences
The Spanish armada is famous in history.
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An armada of ships protected the harbor.
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They sent an armada of trucks to deliver supplies after the storm.
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She was shocked to see an armada of reporters outside her house.
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The company launched an armada of new products this year.
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The armada sailed across the ocean.
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