convoy

Meanings

• noun

  A large group of vehicles, ships, or aircraft traveling together for protection or transportation efficiency.

  - "The convoy of trucks carried supplies to the troops during the war."
  - "The cruise ship organized a convoy of smaller boats for passengers to explore the nearby islands."

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Pronunciation

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with convoy
toy , joy , boy , noise , voice

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Variants

List of all variants of convoy that leads to same result
convoy , convoyed , convoying , convoys , aid convoy , aid/relief convoy , relief convoy , in convoy

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Etymology

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Derived from the French word 'convoi', meaning 'escort' or 'convoy'.

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Trivia

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1. Convoy was first used in the English language during the Middle Ages.

2. The longest convoy ever formed consisted of over 3,000 ships during World War II.

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Related Concepts

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1. Caravan: A group of vehicles or travelers journeying together, often for protection or to share resources. Similar to a convoy, but typically refers to land travel.

2. Escort: A protective force that accompanies a convoy or other valuable asset. Convoys often have escorts to deter attacks from enemy forces.

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Culture

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Convoy has been used extensively in literature, particularly in war stories, to depict the transport of troops and supplies across long distances. It is also a common theme in video games and movies.

How to Memorize "convoy"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a group of vehicles or ships traveling together on a long journey. Imagine the protection and efficiency gained by traveling in a convoy.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'convoy' with the idea of protection and transportation. Think of a large group of vehicles or ships traveling together.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the word 'C-O-N-V-O-Y': 'C' for 'Caravan on Water' or 'C' for 'Cohesive Organization for Vehicle Operations'.

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