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Convoys

One or more merchant ships sailing in company to the same general destination under the protection of naval vessels.

📖 Definitions of "Convoys"

noun
  1. 1

    One or more merchant ships sailing in company to the same general destination under the protection of naval vessels.

  2. 2

    A group of vehicles travelling together for safety, especially one with an escort.

  3. 3

    The act of convoying; protection.

verb
  1. 1

    To escort a group of vehicles, and provide protection.

    "A frigate convoys a merchantman."

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