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Groups of vehicles

traffic

noun

aircraft, ships, and trains that travel from one place to another

fleet

noun

a group of vehicles, planes, boats, or trains, especially when they are owned by one organization or person

convoy

noun

a group of vehicles or ships traveling together, often with other vehicles or ships providing protection for them

motorcade

noun

a group of cars traveling with someone very important

flotilla

noun

a group of small boats or ships

pack

noun

a group of military vehicles, especially airplanes or submarines, that travel and fight together

traffic

noun

the vehicles that are traveling in an area at a particular time

car pool

noun

a group of cars owned by a company that can be used by people who work for the company

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