convoy | ||
1. | [ noun ] a procession of land vehicles traveling together | |
Related terms: | procession | |
2. | [ noun ] (nautical) a collection of merchant ships with an escort of warships | |
Related terms: | collection | |
3. | [ verb ] escort in transit | |
Examples: | "the trucks convoyed the cars across the battle zone" "the warships convoyed the merchant ships across the Pacific" |
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Related terms: | escort protect | |
4. | [ noun ] the act of escorting while in transit | |
Related terms: | escort | |
Similar spelling: |
convey Conboy connive Compo combo comfy |