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Fleet

/flˈit/
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(noun) A group of vessels or vehicles.

Our combined fleet broke through the enemy's defense zone.
It's apparently a metaphor for something uncatchable, light of body and fleet of foot.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The massive ____ of ships gathered in the harbor, preparing for a long and difficult voyage.

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