convoy
Translation
convoy, escort
Examples
A military convoy transported the supplies.
A military convoy transported the supplies.
The ships traveled in a convoy for safety.
The ships travelled in a convoy for safety.
Grammar Patterns
((a convoy of sth.)) a group of vehicles or ships traveling together A military convoy transported the supplies.
((in a convoy)) travelling together in a group The ships travelled in a convoy.
Similar Words
Synonyms: escort, fleet, procession, caravan
Etymology
From Old French "convoier" (to accompany), from Latin "con-" (with) + "via" (way).
Memory Tips
Imagine a "con-" (with) "voy-" (voyage) – a group making a voyage together for protection.