convoy
/ˈkɒn.vɔɪ/
KⱰN · vɔɪ (2 syllables)
English
Noun Top 9,447
American (Lessac)
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Definition
One or more merchant ships sailing in company to the same general destination under the protection of naval vessels.
Etymology
From Middle English, from Old French convoier, another form of conveier, from Vulgar Latin *convio (compare Medieval Latin convio (“to accompany on the way”)), from Latin con- (“together”) + via (“way”).
Example Sentences
- "'Cause we got a great big convoy Rockin' through the night. Yeah, we got a great big convoy Ain't she a beautiful sight? Come on and join our convoy Ain't nothin' gonna get in our way. We gonna roll this truckin' convoy 'Cross the USA."
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