convoy

(noun, verb)

noun

1. a procession of land vehicles traveling together

Definition categories: group, procession

2. a collection of merchant ships with an escort of warships

Definition categories: group, accumulation, aggregation, assemblage, collection

3. the act of escorting while in transit

Definition categories: act, accompaniment, escort

verb

1. escort in transit

- the trucks convoyed the cars across the battle zone

- the warships convoyed the merchant ships across the Pacific

Definition categories: motion, escort

Sentences with convoy as a verb:

- A frigate convoys a merchantman.