A river (the River Fleet) in London, England, now buried underground, that flowed under the Eastern end of the present Fleet Street.

Passing quickly; of short duration.

present participle of fleet

plural of fleet

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of fleet

plural of fleetness

A group of ships, cars, or planes owned or used together.

plural of fleet captain

(military, nautical) a captain in command of a fleet, convoy or flotilla

(military, UK) the highest rank in the Royal Navy and other navies, NATO grade OF-10, usually reserved for wartime and ceremonial use. / (military, US, dated) fleet admiral