flotilla

• Ein Verband aus mehreren kleinen Schiffen oder Booten, die gemeinsam operieren; auch eine große Anzahl von Wasserfahrzeugen zusammen.

A noun referring to a fleet of small ships, boats, or other water vessels, often operating together.

1. Fleet of small shipsC1formal

   A group of small naval vessels or boats, often used for military or commercial purposes.

   Flottille

   • The flotilla of fishing boats returned to the harbor at sunset.
   • A flotilla of patrol boats was deployed to secure the coastline.
   • The navy dispatched a flotilla to assist in the rescue operation.

   Synonymearmadaconvoyfleetsquadron

2. Group of vehicles or objectsC2informal

   A group of similar vehicles or objects moving together, often used metaphorically.

   Gruppe von Fahrzeugen oder Objekten

   • A flotilla of drones filled the sky during the air show.
   • The flotilla of taxis lined up outside the train station.
   • A flotilla of hot air balloons drifted over the valley.

   Synonymearmadacaravancavalcadeconvoyfleetprocessionsquadron