Definitions for convoy
ˈkɒn vɔɪ; kənˈvɔɪcon·voy

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. convoynoun

   a procession of land vehicles traveling together

2. convoynoun

   a collection of merchant ships with an escort of warships

3. convoyverb

   the act of escorting while in transit

4. convoyverb

   escort in transit

   "the trucks convoyed the cars across the battle zone"; "the warships convoyed the merchant ships across the Pacific"

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. convoynoun

   One or more merchant ships sailing in company to the same general destination under the protection of naval vessels

2. convoynoun

   A group of vehicles travelling together for safety, especially one with an escort

3. convoyverb

   To escort a group of vehicles, and provide protection.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Convoynoun

   Etymology: from the verb.

   1. Attendance on the road by way of defence.

   Sister, as the winds give benefit,
   And convoy is assistant, do not sleep,
   But let me hear from you. William Shakespeare, Hamlet.

   Such fellows will learn you by rote where services were done; at such a breach, at such a convoy. William Shakespeare, Henry V.

   Had not God set peculiar value upon his temple, he would not have made himself his people’s convoy to secure them in their passage to it. Robert South, Sermons.

   My soul grows hard, and cannot death endure,
   Your convoy makes the dangerous way secure. John Dryden, Aureng.

   Convoy ships accompany their merchants ’till they may prosecute the voyage without danger. John Dryden, Dufresnoy. Pref.

   2. The act of attending as a defence.

   Swift, as a sparkle of a glancing star,
   I shoot from heav’n to give him safe convoy. John Milton, Par. Reg.

2. To CONVOYverb

   To accompany by land or sea for the sake of defence; as, he was convoyed by ships of war.

   Etymology: convoyer, Fr. from conviare, low Latin.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. 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 and can help maintain cohesion within a unit. It may also be used in a non-military sense, for example when driving through remote areas.

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1. convoy

   A convoy is a group of vehicles or ships traveling together for mutual support and protection. Often, a convoy is organized with armed defensive support, especially if it is composed of military vehicles or important commodities. In some cases, convoys could be used for logistical purposes, like the transport of goods or equipment.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Convoyverb

   to accompany for protection, either by sea or land; to attend for protection; to escort; as, a frigate convoys a merchantman

2. Convoynoun

   the act of attending for defense; the state of being so attended; protection; escort

3. Convoynoun

   a vessel or fleet, or a train or trains of wagons, employed in the transportation of munitions of war, money, subsistence, clothing, etc., and having an armed escort

4. Convoynoun

   a protection force accompanying ships, etc., on their way from place to place, by sea or land; an escort, for protection or guidance

5. Convoynoun

   conveyance; means of transportation

6. Convoynoun

   a drag or brake applied to the wheels of a carriage, to check their velocity in going down a hill

7. Etymology: [F. convoyer, OF. conveier, convoier. See Convey.]

WikidataRate this definition:3.0 / 1 vote

1. 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, though it may also be used in a non-military sense, for example when driving through remote areas.

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Convoy

   kon-voy′, v.t. to accompany for protection.—n. Con′voy, the act of convoying: protection: that which convoys or is convoyed, esp. a ship or ships of war guarding a fleet of merchant-vessels, also the ships so protected: an honourable escort: a supply of stores, &c., under escort. [Fr. convoyer. See Convey.]

Dictionary of Military and Associated TermsRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. convoy

   1. A number of merchant ships and/or naval auxiliaries usually escorted by

Dictionary of Nautical TermsRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. convoy

   A fleet of merchant ships similarly bound, protected by an armed force. Also, the ship or ships appointed to conduct and defend them on their passage. Also, a guard of troops to escort a supply of stores to a detached force.

Military Dictionary and GazetteerRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. convoy

   In the military service, is a train of wagons laden with provisions or warlike stores, or a detachment of troops appointed to guard such a train.

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1. convoy

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2. Convoy

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Matched Categories

1. • Collection
   • Escort
   • Procession

How to pronounce convoy?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say convoy in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of convoy in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of convoy in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

Examples of convoy in a Sentence

1. Kelly Tshibaka:

   We are taking part in the Freedom Convoy standing in solidarity with truckers in Canada and really across North America. We stand for their freedom to choose.

2. George Fominyen:

   Every convoy passing through conflict areas means a lot of sleepless nights.

3. Ismail Hussein:

   The bomb was targeted at our convoy. Three soldiers were killed.

4. Carlos Nunez:

   It's much cheaper because of the large quantities, a convoy of barges can shift 7,200 tonnes in one trip. To move 7,200 tonnes by road requires 240 tractor trailers.

5. Steve Warren:

   Many have asked me whether or not they (the U.S. warships) are there because of the Iranian ship convoy or flotilla that is also in the area, that is certainly one of the factors. That is not the reason they are there.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=convoy
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Convoy
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=convoy
4. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Convoy
5. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
6. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/convoy
7. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=convoy
8. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=convoy
9. ^ Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms
   https://www.tradoc.army.mil/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/AD1029823-DOD-Dictionary-of-Military-and-Associated-Terms-2017.pdf
10. ^ Dictionary of Nautical Terms
    https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/26000/pg26000-images.html#:~:text=convoy
11. ^ Military Dictionary and Gazetteer
    https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/59563/pg59563-images.html