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Learn “Flotilla”

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Flotilla

noun/floh-TIL-uh/

Meaning

A group of small boats or ships travelling together.

In context

The rescue flotilla set out at dawn to search the coast.

Remember it

'Flotilla' contains 'float' — a bunch of little floating boats together.

Use it well

Use it for a group of small vessels; a 'fleet' can be larger, warship-sized boats.