Fleets Meaning in English
word · lemma: fleet
Definition
Groups of ships, vehicles, or aircraft that operate together as a unit. Often used to refer to military or commercial groups.
Usage & Nuances
Most often used in plural ('fleets') for groups of ships or vehicles, especially military or large commercial ones, like 'shipping fleets' or 'taxi fleets.' Rare outside these contexts; 'fleet' can also be an adjective ('moving fleet-footed'), but here it's a noun.
Example Sentences
Some taxi services upgrade their entire fleets regularly to keep up with new technology.
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The navy has several fleets around the world.
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The company owns two fleets of delivery trucks.
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Airlines operate large fleets of airplanes.
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During the war, rival fleets faced each other in a fierce battle at sea.
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With electric cars becoming popular, delivery companies are starting to introduce greener fleets.
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