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Convoy Definition & Meaning

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

"Convoy" in song lyrics

See how convoy is used in real songs:

  • "Rock and roll, lock and load, spray your whole convoy"
    Bishop Lamont f/ The New Royals — City Lights
  • "The new man convoy"
    Doug E. Fresh f/ Illaquoin, K-Superior, Mansone Batez, — Breath of Fresh Air
  • "System pumped by four Jeeps, runnin like a convoy"
    Father MC f/ Jodeci — Everything's Gonna Be Alright

Usage tips for "convoy"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "convoy" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for convoy to find words that pair well.

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Frequently asked questions

What does convoy mean?
a procession of land vehicles traveling together a collection of merchant ships with an escort of warships the act of escorting while in transit escort in transit; "the trucks convoyed the cars across the battle zone"; "the warships convoyed the merchant ships across the Pacific"
What part of speech is convoy?
Convoy is a noun and a verb.
How many definitions does convoy have?
Convoy has 4 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).

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