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Hound :: Hound (n.) A variety of the domestic dog, usually having large, drooping ears, esp. one which hunts game by scent, as the foxhound, bloodhound, deerhound, but also used for various breeds of fleet hunting dogs, as the greyhound, boarhound, etc..

Indicative :: Indicative (a.) Suggestive; representing the whole by a part, as a fleet by a ship, a forest by a tree, etc..

Fleet :: Fleet (v. t.) To draw apart the blocks of; -- said of a tackle.

Division :: Division (n.) One of the groups into which a fleet is divided.

Transitory :: Transitory (a.) Continuing only for a short time; not enduring; fleeting; evanescent.

Fleet :: Fleet (v. t.) To cause to slip down the barrel of a capstan or windlass, as a rope or chain..

Swiftfoot :: Swiftfoot (a.) Nimble; fleet.

Evolution :: Evolution (n.) A prescribed movement of a body of troops, or a vessel or fleet; any movement designed to effect a new arrangement or disposition; a maneuver..

Headmost :: Headmost (a.) Most advanced; most forward; as, the headmost ship in a fleet..

Patache :: Patache (n.) A tender to a fleet, formerly used for conveying men, orders, or treasure..

Becalm :: Becalm (v. t.) To keep from motion, or stop the progress of, by the stilling of the wind; as, the fleet was becalmed..

Fleetings :: Fleetings (n. pl.) A mixture of buttermilk and boiling whey; curds.

Light-winged :: Light-winged (a.) Having light and active wings; volatile; fleeting.

Refit :: Refit (v. i.) To obtain repairs or supplies; as, the fleet returned to refit..

Fugacious :: Fugacious (a.) Fleeting; lasting but a short time; -- applied particularly to organs or parts which are short-lived as compared with the life of the individual.

Fleet :: Fleet (v. i.) Swift in motion; moving with velocity; light and quick in going from place to place; nimble.

Commodore :: Commodore (n.) A captain commanding a squadron, or a division of a fleet, or having the temporary rank of rear admiral..

Fleet :: Fleet (v. t.) To pass over rapidly; to skin the surface of; as, a ship that fleets the gulf..

Swiftness :: Swiftly (adv.) In a swift manner; with quick motion or velocity; fleetly.

Van :: Van (n.) The front of an army; the first line or leading column; also, the front line or foremost division of a fleet, either in sailing or in battle..

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