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Definition of: convoy
(kon′voi) noun
1. A protecting force accompanying property in course of transportation, as a ship at sea or a military party by land.
2. The property so accompanied, as a ship or fleet at sea or a baggage train onland.
3. The act of convoying; the state of being convoyed, or the agency used in transportation or conveyance. [<MF convoi <convoyer]
—v.t. (kən·voi′, kon′-) To escort and protect; guide; act as convoy to. <L com- together + via road. Doublet of CONVEY.]
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