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convoy definition

con·voy (kän′vo̵i′; also, for v., kən vo̵i′)

transitive verb

to go along with as an escort, esp. in order to protect; escort

Etymology: ME convoien < OFr convoier: see convey

noun

  1. the act of convoying
  2. a protecting escort, as for ships or troops
  3. a group as of ships or vehicles traveling together for mutual protection or convenience

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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