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convoy
English
Etymology
From Middle English, from Old French convoier, another form of conveier, from Medieval Latin convio (“to accompany on the way”), from Latin com- (“together”) + via (“way”).
Pronunciation
- (UK) IPA(key): /?k?n.v??/
Noun
convoy (plural convoys)
- (nautical) 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.
- The act of convoying; protection.
Related terms
- convey
Translations
Verb
convoy (third-person singular simple present convoys, present participle convoying, simple past and past participle convoyed)
- (transitive) To escort a group of vehicles, and provide protection.
- A frigate convoys a merchantman.
- I know ye skilful to convoy
The total freight of hope and joy.
- I know ye skilful to convoy
Translations
Further reading
- convoy in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, G. & C. Merriam, 1913.
- convoy in The Century Dictionary, New York, N.Y.: The Century Co., 1911.
- convoy at OneLook Dictionary Search
Spanish
Etymology
Borrowed from English convoy, itself from French convoi.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /?komboi/, [?kõm.boi?]
- Rhymes: -oi
Noun
convoy m (plural convoyes)
- convoy
References
- “convoy” in Diccionario de la lengua española, Vigésima tercera edición, Real Academia Española, 2014.
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companions
English
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /k?m?pænj?nz/
- Hyphenation: com?pan?ions
Noun
companions
- plural of companion
Anagrams
- compansion
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