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convoy in Dogri डोगरी

convoy in English

  • convoy
    convoy, verb, noun,

  • convoy
    noun 1. a convoying; protection.
    Ex. The gold was moved from the truck to the bank's vault under convoy of armed guards.
    (SYN) escort.
    2. the warships, soldiers, or others that convoy; protecting escort.
    3. a ship, fleet, suppl

  • convoy
    v.t. 1. to go with in order to protect; escort.
    Ex. Warships convoy unarmed merchant ships during time of war.
    2. (Archaic.) to guide; conduct.
    Ex. Many of the company had bespoken a will-o'-the-wisp to convoy them home (Hawthorne).

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Convoy - Dictionary Entry

Convoy

Part of Speech

Noun, Verb

Pronunciation

/ˈkɒnvɔɪ/ (UK), /ˈkɑːnvɔɪ/ (US)

Definitions

  • (Noun) A group of vehicles, ships, or other means of transport traveling together, often for protection.
  • (Verb) To escort or accompany, especially for protection.

Usage Examples

  • The military convoy moved through the desert under heavy security.
  • A humanitarian aid convoy was dispatched to the affected region.
  • Naval ships convoyed merchant vessels across the Atlantic during the war.

Etymology

Derived from Old French convoyer ("to escort"), from Vulgar Latin conviare ("to accompany on the way").

Synonyms

  • Escort
  • Caravan
  • Fleet
  • Procession

Antonyms

  • Straggler
  • Isolated vehicle

Translations

Language Translation Pronunciation
Frenchconvoi/kɔ̃.vwa/
Spanishconvoy/konˈboj/
GermanKonvoi/kɔnˈvɔɪ/
Hindiकाफिला/kaafilā/
Mandarin护航队/hùháng duì/
Japanese護送隊/gosōtai/
Tamilஏவுகணை பாசறை/ēvugaṇai pācaṟai/
Bengaliকনভয়/konbɔy/
Russianконвой/kɐnˈvoj/
Portuguesecomboio/kõˈboju/
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Regional Pronunciation Variations

British English: /ˈkɒnvɔɪ/

American English: /ˈkɑːnvɔɪ/

Historical Usage

The term convoy was historically used for groups of ships protected from pirates or military threats.

Cultural Nuances

Convoys have played a crucial role in wartime logistics, ensuring the safe passage of troops, supplies, and goods.

More Information

Throughout history, convoys have been essential in maritime trade and military strategy, protecting valuable assets from enemy forces.

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