Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
flotilla
Noun
/fləˈtɪl.ə/
Definition
A small fleet of boats or ships, typically smaller than a navy.
Examples
- The coast guard dispatched a flotilla to monitor the waters during the storm.
- During the festival, a flotilla of decorated boats paraded along the river.
- The navy prepared a flotilla for the maritime exercise in the Pacific.
Meaning
The term is often used to refer to a group of vessels operating together, usually for a specific purpose, such as fishing, travel, or military exercises.
Synonyms
- Fleet
- Armada
- Squadron
- Convoy
