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fleet

nounsea

Boat's collection of fishing nets

A boat's collection of fishing nets or lines; also the set of mackerel flies used for fishing.

Example in use

A'm gaen tae mend the fleet.

Pronunciation

Say it like this

/FLEET/

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Origin & context

old norseolderneutral

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