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Synonyms for convoy

Grammar : Noun, verb
Spell : verb kon-voi, kuh n-voi; noun kon-voi
Phonetic Transcription : verb ˈkɒn vɔɪ, kənˈvɔɪ; noun ˈkɒn vɔɪ

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Définition of convoy

Origin :
  • early 16c., "the act of guiding or escorting for protection," from convoy (v.), late 14c., from Old French convoier, from Vulgar Latin *conviare, literally "go together on the road" (see convey). The meaning "train of ships or wagons carrying munitions or provisions in wartime under protection of escort" is from c.1600.
  • noun guard, escort
  • verb protect, escort
Example sentences :
  • We got to sea, at last, two transports, under the convoy of the Pictou.
  • Extract from : « Ned Myers » by James Fenimore Cooper
  • The second attack on the Scandinavian convoy occurred on 12th December.
  • Extract from : « Submarine Warfare of To-day » by Charles W. Domville-Fife
  • You have so impressed me with your skill, that, if I dared, I'd ask you to convoy me up.
  • Extract from : « Lord Kilgobbin » by Charles Lever
  • "Let me be your convoy, then," said Travers, good-naturedly.
  • Extract from : « The O'Donoghue » by Charles James Lever
  • Edgar was not on board the Tigre when she fell in with the convoy of wounded.
  • Extract from : « At Aboukir and Acre » by George Alfred Henty
  • An orderly came back last night from the convoy on the way to Staunton.
  • Extract from : « The Long Roll » by Mary Johnston
  • The convoy marched twenty miles, and then halted for the night.
  • Extract from : « Under Wellington's Command » by G. A. Henty
  • Terence was now told to prepare to leave, with a convoy of prisoners, for Talavera.
  • Extract from : « Under Wellington's Command » by G. A. Henty
  • He says that he and about forty of your men are going down with the convoy.
  • Extract from : « Under Wellington's Command » by G. A. Henty
  • By very short marches, the convoy made its way to the frontier.
  • Extract from : « Under Wellington's Command » by G. A. Henty

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