Convoy

usgb/ˈkɑːnvɔɪ/
noun

A group of vehicles or ships moving together, often to protect one another.

The truck carrying the nuclear waste was surrounded by a convoy of police cars.
Visual representation of "convoy" - A group of vehicles or ships moving together, often to protect one another.

Often appears as...

  • convoy of trucks
  • convoy of ships
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Safety in Numbers

Convoys are often used to suggest safety due to multiple vehicles or ships being together.

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The ships sailed in a convoy to avoid pirate attacks.
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Military Context

The term 'convoy' is frequently used in military contexts for coordinated movements.

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The army dispatched a convoy to deliver supplies to the base.
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Historical Significance

'Convoy' can evoke historical maritime trade protection tactics used during wars.

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During World War II, the Atlantic convoy system was key in supplying Britain.
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