Fleet

Noun

Definition: A group of ships sailing together, especially for military purposes.

Definition: A group of vehicles or aircraft operated by a company or organization.

Synonyms: Armada, Flotilla, Squadron

Antonyms: Individual ship, Lone vehicle

Examples:

The naval fleet gathered at the harbor for a mission.
The delivery company owns a fleet of trucks and vans.

Mnemonics:

Think of a fleet as a fleet of ships sailing together.

Adjective

Definition: Moving swiftly or quickly.

Synonyms: Swift, Agile, Rapid

Antonyms: Slow, Sluggish, Ponderous

Examples:

The fleet cheetah caught its prey in a matter of seconds.
The athlete displayed fleet footwork during the race.

Mnemonics:

Imagine a swift and agile fleet of animals or vehicles.

Etymology:

Origin:

Old English 'fleot', related to Middle Low German and Dutch 'vliet', and also to 'flow'.

Historical Usage:

The word has been used to describe groups of ships since Old English and has developed additional uses referring to groups of vehicles or aircraft over time.

Related Idioms:

Idiom:

"In full sail"

Explanation:

Describes a fleet of ships with all sails hoisted, symbolizing full speed and readiness for action.

Misconceptions:

Misconception:

Interchanging the noun and adjective forms of 'fleet'.

Explanation:

'Fleet' can be both a noun and an adjective with different meanings.