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convoys

convoys is the plural of convoy.

convoys is the third-person singular simple present indicative of convoy.

Meaning of convoy

Noun

convoy (plural convoys)

  1. One or more merchant ships sailing in company to the same general destination under the protection of naval vessels.
  2. A group of vehicles travelling together for safety, especially one with an escort.
    • 'Cause we got a great big convoy
      Rockin' through the night.
      Yeah, we got a great big convoy
      Ain't she a beautiful sight?
      Come on and join our convoy
      Ain't nothin' gonna get in our way.
      We gonna roll this truckin' convoy
      'Cross the USA.1975, “Convoy”, in C.W. McCall, Chip Davis (lyrics), Black Bear Road, performed by C. W. McCall
  3. The act of convoying; protection.

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Phrases with convoys

Questions about convoys

What is convoys the plural of?
Convoys is the plural of convoy.

Words near convoys in the dictionary

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

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