Convoy
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈkɒn.vɔɪ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Convoy is a noun meaning (nautical) One or more merchant ships sailing in company to the same general destination under the protection of naval vessels.
Meaning
(nautical) One or more merchant ships sailing in company to the same general destination under the protection of naval vessels.
More Meanings
- A group of vehicles travelling together for safety, especially one with an escort.
- The act of convoying; protection.
- (transitive) To escort a group of vehicles, and provide protection.
- (intransitive) To travel under convoy.
Example Sentences
A frigate convoys a merchantman.
I know ye skilful to convoy / The total freight of hope and joy / Into rude and homely nooks, / Shed mocking lustres on shelf of books, […]
'Cause we got a great big convoy Rockin' through the night. Yeah, we got a great big convoy Ain't she a beautiful sight? Come on and join our convoy Ain't nothin' gonna get in our way. We gonna roll this truckin' convoy 'Cross the USA.
Word Forms
- convoys
- convoying
- convoyed
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include flotilla, fleet, shipment, motorcade, caravan, column.
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