convoy

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see also: Convoy

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Pronunciation

• (British) IPA: /ˈkɒn.vɔɪ/

Noun

convoy (plural convoys)

1. (nautical) One or more merchant ships sailing in company to the same general destination under the protection of naval vessels.
2. A group of vehicles travelling together for safety, especially one with an escort.
3. The act of convoying; protection.

Related terms

• convey

Translations

• French: convoi
• German: Konvoi, Geleitzug
• Italian: convoglio
• Portuguese: comboio
• Russian: конво́й

Translations

• French: convoi
• German: Konvoi, Geleitzug
• Italian: convoglio
• Portuguese: comboio
• Russian: конво́й
• Spanish: caravana

Verb

convoy (convoys, present participle convoying; past and past participle convoyed)

1. (transitive) To escort a group of vehicles, and provide protection.

   A frigate convoys a merchantman.

   • I know ye skilful to convoy / The total freight of hope and joy.

Translations

• German: eskortieren, geleiten
• French: convoyer
• Portuguese: comboiar
• Russian: сопровожда́ть

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Convoy

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Proper noun

1. A village in Ireland.
2. A village in Ohio.

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