English dictionary
convoy
/'k/A/nvO/i/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
noun
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a procession of land vehicles traveling together
Source: WordNet 3.0
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a collection of merchant ships with an escort of warships
Source: WordNet 3.0
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the act of escorting while in transit
Source: WordNet 3.0
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The act of attending for defense; the state of being so attended; protection; escort.
Source: webster1913
verb
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escort in transit
ExamplesThe trucks convoyed the cars across the battle zone.
The warships convoyed the merchant ships across the Pacific.
Source: WordNet 3.0
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To accompany for protection, either by sea or land; to attend for protection; to escort; as, a frigate <i>convoys</i> a merchantman.
Source: webster1913