convoy
Definition
- n. a procession of land vehicles traveling together
- n. a collection of merchant ships with an escort of warships
- n. the act of escorting while in transit
- v. escort in transit
Word forms
- Present participle
- convoying
- Past tense
- convoyed
- Third person singular
- convoys
- Past participle
- convoyed
Example sentences
n.
The military sent a convoy to protect the civilians during the conflict.
vt.
The police will convoy the school bus to ensure the children arrive safely.