Definition of convoy

Thanks for using this online dictionary, we have been helping millions of people improve their use of the english language with its free online services. English definition of convoy is as below...

Convoy (n.) A protection force accompanying ships, etc., on their way from place to place, by sea or land; an escort, for protection or guidance..

Lern More About Convoy

Safe-conduct :: Safe-conduct (n.) a convoy or guard to protect a person in an enemy's country or a foreign countr.
Convoy :: Convoy (n.) The act of attending for defense; the state of being so attended; protection; escort.
Convoy :: Convoy (n.) A drag or brake applied to the wheels of a carriage, to check their velocity in going down a hill..
Convoying :: Convoying (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Convo.
Convoyed :: Convoyed (imp. & p. p.) of Convo.
Safeguard :: Safeguard (n.) A convoy or guard to protect a traveler or property.
Convey :: Convey (v. t.) To accompany; to convoy.
Convoy :: Convoy (v. t.) To accompany for protection, either by sea or land; to attend for protection; to escort; as, a frigate convoys a merchantman..
Convoy :: Convoy (n.) 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..
Escort :: Escort (n.) A body of armed men to attend a person of distinction for the sake of affording safety when on a journey; one who conducts some one as an attendant; a guard, as of prisoners on a march; also, a body of persons, attending as a mark of respect or honor; -- applied to movements on land, as convoy is to movements at sea..
Sternness :: Sternmost (a.) Farthest in the rear; farthest astern; as, the sternmost ship in a convoy..
Convoy :: Convoy (n.) A protection force accompanying ships, etc., on their way from place to place, by sea or land; an escort, for protection or guidance..
Quarter :: Quarter (n.) The encampment on one of the principal passages round a place besieged, to prevent relief and intercept convoys..
Convoy :: Convoy (n.) Conveyance; means of transportation.
Conduct :: Conduct (n.) Convoy; escort; guard; guide.
Random Fonts
Most Popular

close
Privacy Policy   GDPR Policy   Terms & Conditions   Contact Us