Meaning of the word flotilla in English

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flotilla

US /fləˈtɪl.ə/
UK /fləˈtɪl.ə/

Noun

a small fleet of ships or boats

Example:
A flotilla of fishing boats set out at dawn.
The charity organized a flotilla of kayaks to raise awareness.