Definition of flee

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Flee (v. i.) To run away, as from danger or evil; to avoid in an alarmed or cowardly manner; to hasten off; -- usually with from. This is sometimes omitted, making the verb transitive..

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Fleetingly :: Fleetingly (adv.) In a fleeting manner; swiftly.
Fleeten :: Fleeten (n.) Fleeted or skimmed milk.
Forward :: Forward (a.) Near, or at the fore part; in advance of something else; as, the forward gun in a ship, or the forward ship in a fleet..
Fleeced :: Fleeced (imp. & p. p.) of Fleec.
Fleeing :: Fleeing (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Fle.
Fleece :: Fleece (n.) The entire coat of wood that covers a sheep or other similar animal; also, the quantity shorn from a sheep, or animal, at one time..
On :: On (prep.) At or near; adjacent to; -- indicating situation, place, or position; as, on the one hand, on the other hand; the fleet is on the American coast..
Reenforcement :: Reenforcement (n.) That which reenforces; additional force; especially, additional troops or force to augment the strength of any army, or ships to strengthen a navy or fleet..
Wool :: Wool (n.) The soft and curled, or crisped, species of hair which grows on sheep and some other animals, and which in fineness sometimes approaches to fur; -- chiefly applied to the fleecy coat of the sheep, which constitutes a most essential material of clothing in all cold and temperate climates..
Navy :: Navy (n.) A fleet of ships; an assemblage of merchantmen, or so many as sail in company..
Detachment :: Detachment (n.) That which is detached; especially, a body of troops or part of a fleet sent from the main body on special service..
Station :: Station (n.) A place or region to which a government ship or fleet is assigned for duty.
Run :: Run (a.) To flee, as from fear or danger..
Transient :: Transient (a.) Passing before the sight or perception, or, as it were, moving over or across a space or scene viewed, and then disappearing; hence, of short duration; not permanent; not lasting or durable; not stationary; passing; fleeting; brief; transitory; as, transient pleasure..
Preparation :: Preparation (n.) An army or fleet.
Tride :: Tride (a.) Short and ready; fleet; as, a tride pace; -- a term used by sportsmen..
Fleecer :: Fleecer (n.) One who fleeces or strips unjustly, especially by trickery or fraund..
Fleet-foot :: Fleet-foot (a.) Swift of foot.
Fleet :: Fleet (v. t.) To draw apart the blocks of; -- said of a tackle.
Swiftness :: Swiftly (adv.) In a swift manner; with quick motion or velocity; fleetly.
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