Word Meaning

Meaning of convoy

- To accompany for protection, either by sea or land; to attend for protection; to escort; as, a frigate convoys a merchantman.
- The act of attending for defense; the state of being so attended; protection; escort.
- A vessel or fleet, or a train or trains of wagons, employed in the transportation of munitions of war, money, subsistence, clothing, etc., and having an armed escort.
- A protection force accompanying ships, etc., on their way from place to place, by sea or land; an escort, for protection or guidance.
- Conveyance; means of transportation.
- A drag or brake applied to the wheels of a carriage, to check their velocity in going down a hill.

Crossword clue for convoy

- A formation of ships
- An armed escort
- Cavalcade
- Procession
- Recon voyage essential to fleet