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convoying

convoying is the present participle and gerund of convoy.

Meaning of convoy

Verb

convoy (third-person singular simple present convoys, present participle convoying, simple past and past participle convoyed)

  1. (transitive) To escort a group of vehicles, and provide protection.
    • A frigate convoys a merchantman.
  2. (intransitive) To travel under convoy.

See all 7 meanings of convoy

Questions about convoying

What is convoying the present participle and gerund of?
Convoying is the present participle and gerund of convoy.

Words near convoying in the dictionary

  1. convos
  2. convoy
  3. convoy coat
  4. convoy coats
  5. convoyed
  6. convoying
  7. convoys
  8. convulsant
  9. convulsants
  10. convulse
  11. convulsed

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