Noun
a fleet of warships prepared for battle
Source: WordNetDuring the Islands Voyage expedition to the Azores in 1597, with Walter Raleigh as his second in command, he defied the Queen's orders, pursuing the treasure fleet without first defeating the Spanish battle fleet. Source: Internet
Conversions of cruisers and passenger liners with speed similar to fleet carriers were identified by the U.S. as " light aircraft carriers " ( hull classification symbol CVL) able to operate at battle fleet speeds. Source: Internet
Crossing the T By 18:30, the main battle fleet action was joined for the first time, with Jellicoe effectively "crossing Scheer's T". Source: Internet
Bismarck had again warned the Kaiser about the increasing influence of militarists, especially of the admirals who were pushing for the construction of a battle fleet. Source: Internet
At first, the danger to a battle fleet was considered to exist only when at anchor, but as faster and longer-range torpedoes were developed, the threat extended to cruising at sea. Source: Internet
Meanwhile, Revel's battleships would be preserved to confront the Austro-Hungarian battle fleet in the event that it sought a decisive engagement. Source: Internet