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con·voy
 convoy
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- pronunciation:
- kan
voI
- parts of speech:
- transitive verb, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb, noun)
| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
convoys, convoying, convoyed |
| definition: |
to go with and protect, esp. by an armed force or ships.
- synonyms:
- accompany, attend, defend, escort, guard, protect, safeguard
- similar words:
- chaperon, guide, usher
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| related words: |
accompany, escort, guard, lead |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
the act of convoying.
- synonyms:
- defense, protection
- similar words:
- motorcade, security
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| definition 2: |
the troops, ships, or the like serving as a protective escort.
- synonyms:
- escort, guard, protection, safeguard
- similar words:
- bodyguard, chaperon, column, cortege, entourage, guardian, retinue, shield
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| definition 3: |
the persons, ships, or the like that are so escorted.
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| definition 4: |
a group of vehicles, often military, traveling together.
- synonyms:
- file, train
- similar words:
- column, company, fleet, line, rank, regiment, row
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| related words: |
escort, train |
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