convoy meaning and definition

CONVOY noun

Definition of convoy (noun)

1. a procession of land vehicles traveling together
2. a collection of merchant ships with an escort of warships
3. the act of escorting while in transit

CONVOY verb

Definition of convoy (verb)

1. escort in transit
   • "the trucks convoyed the cars across the battle zone"; "the warships convoyed the merchant ships across the Pacific"