convoy
Americanverb (used with object)
noun
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the act of convoying.
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the protection provided by an escort.
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a ship, fleet, group of vehicles, etc., accompanied by a protecting escort.
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an armed force, warship, etc., that escorts, especially for protection.
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any group of military vehicles traveling together under the same orders.
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Citizens Band Radio Slang. two or more CB-equipped vehicles traveling together.
noun
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a group of merchant ships with an escort of warships
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a group of land vehicles assembled to travel together
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the act of travelling or escorting by convoy (esp in the phrase in convoy )
verb
Related Words
See accompany.
Other Word Forms
- unconvoyed adjective
Etymology
Origin of convoy
1325–75; Middle English convoyen < Middle French convoier, Anglo-French conveier to convey
Example Sentences
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At the same time, the “Nuestra América” humanitarian convoy is in the process of delivering more than 20 tons of critical supplies to Cuba, some of which will arrive by boat in the coming days.
From Los Angeles Times
The new blackout occurred as an international aid convoy began to arrive in Cuba this week, bringing sorely-needed medical supplies, food, water and solar panels to the Caribbean island.
From Barron's
The "Nuestra America" convoy, a flotilla of aid leaving Mexico, was delayed because of rough sea conditions but is expected to arrive in Havana's port on Monday.
From BBC
The blackout occurred as an international aid convoy began to arrive in Havana this week, bringing sorely-needed medical supplies, food, water and solar panels to the island.
From Barron's
Organizers of the "Our America" aid convoy say over 500 people from 30 countries in Latin America, North America, Europe and Africa are bringing more than 20 tonnes of supplies to Cuba.
From Barron's
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