Convoy (TV series)
WordNet
noun
(1) The act of escorting while in transit
(2) A collection of merchant ships with an escort of warships
(3) A procession of land vehicles traveling together
verb
(4) Escort in transit
"The trucks convoyed the cars across the battle zone"
"The warships convoyed the merchant ships across the Pacific"
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Etymology
From < , another form of < < + .
Noun
- One or more merchant ships sailing in company to the same general destination under the protection of naval vessels
- A group of vehicles travelling together for safety, especially one with an escort