Synonyms for flotilla
noun small fleetfleet
Word Origin & History
1711, "a small fleet," from Spanish flotilla, diminutive of flota "float," from flotar "to float," of Germanic origin (see float (v.)).
Example Sentences forflotilla
As soon as this penetrated to the flagship, Grayson was decorated and given a flotilla.
The officers on board the flotilla had no doubt at all that the danger was real.
A broad stream of dazzling foam trailed behind the flotilla.
Again the war-drum is heard, just as the flotilla is passing a small island.
Instantly it was seen that quite a flotilla was approaching.
His efforts to meet the Boulogne flotilla were also most vigorous.
Look at them, gathered like a flotilla, in the centre of the pond.
The flotilla drew around the curving water-front and toward the Gate.
Perry, however, defeated the Mexican flotilla and captured all the boats.
When the flotilla was within a third of a mile of the fort, the fire began.