convoying

Meanings

• a large group of ships, planes, or vehicles traveling together for protection or efficiency.

  - "The convoy of ships sailed through the rough waters of the Atlantic Ocean."
  - "The convoy of planes took off from the runway and formed a protective formation as they flew over enemy territory."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with convoying
boy , joy , toy , coy

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Homonyms

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1. convoy (Spanish) : a slow-moving vehicle or train carrying passengers or cargo, especially one that makes frequent stops along the way.
   

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Homophones

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1. convey () : to transfer or move something from one place to another.
   

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Variants

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convoy , convoyed , convoying , convoys

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Forms

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convoy (noun), convoy (verb)

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Etymology

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The word 'convoy' comes from the Old French word 'convoi' which means 'escort' or 'protection'.

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Related Concepts

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1. escort: A group of military or civilian vessels, planes, or vehicles that accompany and protect a larger group of similar vessels, planes, or vehicles as they travel through dangerous waters, airspace, or terrain.

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Culture

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In literature and art, the concept of a convoy has been used to represent a group of people or objects traveling together for protection or efficiency. For example, in the novel 'Moby Dick', the crew of the whaling ship 'Pequod' form a convoy as they travel through the dangerous waters of the Atlantic Ocean, in search of the elusive white whale, Moby Dick.

How to Memorize "convoying"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large group of ships sailing through the rough waters of the Atlantic Ocean. The ships are closely positioned next to each other, forming a protective formation that shields the vessels from the dangerous waves and wind that can capsize or damage them.

2. associate
   

   - Think of a group of soldiers marching through a dense forest, each soldier carrying a backpack filled with supplies and weapons. The soldiers are closely positioned next to each other, forming a protective formation that shields the soldiers from the dangerous trees and undergrowth that can trip them up or hide enemies waiting to ambush them.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym COV-FONEY to help remember the definition of a convoy. COV stands for 'convoy', and FONEY stands for 'formation of numerous ships escorting each other'. So, a convoy is a 'formation of numerous ships escorting each other'.

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