The fleet
Example: The fleet sailed across the ocean to explore new lands.
Definition
"The fleet" refers to a large group of ships sailing together, especially warships or naval vessels, organized for a specific purpose such as exploration, defense, or military operations.
Etymology
The term "the fleet" originates from the Old English word 'fleot,' meaning a group of ships or a body of water suitable for navigation. Over time, it evolved to denote an organized group of ships working together, especially in naval contexts.
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"The fleet" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - History - (A2) - set 1", containing 210 commonly used words.
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