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Convoy

Noun CEFR C1 Standard
ˈkɒn.vɔɪ

Definitions

  1. A village in County Donegal, Ireland (Irish grid ref C 2101).
  2. One or more merchant ships sailing in company to the same general destination under the protection of naval vessels.
  3. A village in Tully Township, Van Wert County, Ohio, United States, named after the Irish village.
  4. A group of vehicles travelling together for safety, especially one with an escort.
  5. The act of convoying; protection.

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Examples

“'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.”

CEFR level

C1
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This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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