26984 words

convoy

4 definitions • 4 examples
1
a group of vehicles or ships that travel together, especially for protection:

Examples:

A convoy of trucks containing supplies was sent to the famine area.
2
travelling one behind another in a row:

Examples:

Shall we all drive to the party in convoy so we don't get lost?
3
to travel with a vehicle or group of people to make certain that they arrive safely:

Examples:

Two tanks convoyed the trucks across the border.
4
a group of ships or vehicles that travel together, esp. for protection:

Examples:

a convoy of supply ships

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