Fleet (Adjective)
Meaning
Moving very fast; "fleet of foot"; "the fleet scurrying of squirrels"; "a swift current"; "swift flight of an arrow"; "a swift runner".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The sprinter's fleet feet allowed her to cross the finish line in record time.
- A fleet current carried the boat down the river, leaving the other racers behind.
- In the forest, a fleet squirrel scurried up the tree, barely escaping the hungry fox.
- The archer's fleet arrow flew straight to its target, hitting the bullseye with precision.
- Michael Johnson, the world-class sprinter, was known for his fleet running style.