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- DictionaryCon·voy
noun
- 1. a group of ships or vehicles traveling together, typically accompanied by armed troops, warships, or other vehicles for protection.
verb
- 1. (of a warship or armed troops) accompany (a group of ships or vehicles) for protection: "American destroyers helped to convoy much-needed supplies to Britain in 1917–18"
noun. us / ˈkɑːn.vɔɪ / uk / ˈkɒn.vɔɪ / Add to word list. [ C ] a group of vehicles or ships that travel together, especially for protection: A convoy of trucks containing supplies was sent to the famine area. in convoy. traveling one behind another in a row: Should we all drive to the party in convoy so we don't get lost? See more.
As a verb, convoy describes the act of traveling together, like when your family and other families convoy to a camp ground, driving in a group, making stops together, and waving to each other on the highway. Definitions of convoy. noun. the act of escorting while in transit. see more.
Apr 27, 2024 · a group of merchant ships with an escort of warships. 2. a group of land vehicles assembled to travel together. 3. the act of travelling or escorting by convoy (esp in the phrase in convoy ) verb. 4. (transitive) to escort while in transit. Collins English Dictionary.
1. (Nautical Terms) a group of merchant ships with an escort of warships. 2. a group of land vehicles assembled to travel together. 3. the act of travelling or escorting by convoy (esp in the phrase in convoy) vb. ( tr) to escort while in transit. [C14: from Old French convoier to convey]
noun. /ˈkɒnvɔɪ/ /ˈkɑːnvɔɪ/ Idioms. a group of vehicles or ships travelling together, especially when soldiers or other vehicles travel with them for protection. a convoy of trucks/lorries/freighters. A United Nations aid convoy loaded with food and medicine finally got through to the besieged town. Extra Examples. Topics Transport by water c2.
kŏnvoi. The act of accompanying or escorting, especially for protective purposes. The act of convoying. A protecting escort, as for ships or troops. A group as of ships or vehicles traveling together for mutual protection or convenience.
CONVOY definition: a group of vehicles or ships that travel together. Learn more.
