CONVOY

Convoy

A convoy is a group of vehicles, typically motor vehicles or ships, traveling together for mutual support and protection. Often, a convoy is organized with armed defensive support. It may also be used in a non-military sense, for example when driving through remote areas. Arriving at the scene of a major emergency with a well-ordered unit and intact command structure can be another motivation.

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convoy

Noun

  1. 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

Verb

  1. To escort a group of vehicles, and provide protection.
    A frigate convoys a merchantman.


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