Definition of fleet

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Fleet (v. i.) To take the cream from; to skim.

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Fleeted :: Fleeted (imp. & p. p.) of Flee.
Evolution :: Evolution (n.) A prescribed movement of a body of troops, or a vessel or fleet; any movement designed to effect a new arrangement or disposition; a maneuver..
Flit :: Flit (a.) Nimble; quick; swift. [Obs.] See Fleet.
Detachment :: Detachment (n.) That which is detached; especially, a body of troops or part of a fleet sent from the main body on special service..
Fleet-foot :: Fleet-foot (a.) Swift of foot.
On :: On (prep.) At or near; adjacent to; -- indicating situation, place, or position; as, on the one hand, on the other hand; the fleet is on the American coast..
Transient :: Transient (a.) Passing before the sight or perception, or, as it were, moving over or across a space or scene viewed, and then disappearing; hence, of short duration; not permanent; not lasting or durable; not stationary; passing; fleeting; brief; transitory; as, transient pleasure..
Deerhound :: Deerhound (n.) One of a large and fleet breed of hounds used in hunting deer; a staghound.
Transitory :: Transitory (a.) Continuing only for a short time; not enduring; fleeting; evanescent.
Fleet :: Fleet (n. & a.) To sail; to float.
Rendezvous :: Rendezvous (n.) Especially, the appointed place for troops, or for the ships of a fleet, to assemble; also, a place for enlistment..
Retreat :: Retreat (n.) The withdrawing of a ship or fleet from an enemy for the purpose of avoiding an engagement or escaping after defeat.
Fleet :: Fleet (v. i.) Light; superficially thin; not penetrating deep, as soil..
Tride :: Tride (a.) Short and ready; fleet; as, a tride pace; -- a term used by sportsmen..
Echelon :: Echelon (n.) An arrangement of a fleet in a wedge or V formation.
Fleetingly :: Fleetingly (adv.) In a fleeting manner; swiftly.
Fleeting :: Fleeting (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Flee.
Rear :: Rear (n.) Specifically, the part of an army or fleet which comes last, or is stationed behind the rest..
Fleet :: Fleet (v. i.) A number of vessels in company, especially war vessels; also, the collective naval force of a country, etc..
Prefect :: Prefect (n.) A Roman officer who controlled or superintended a particular command, charge, department, etc.; as, the prefect of the aqueducts; the prefect of a camp, of a fleet, of the city guard, of provisions; the pretorian prefect, who was commander of the troops guarding the emperor's person..
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