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con·voy    Audio Help   (kŏn'voi')  Pronunciation Key  n.   The act of accompanying or escorting, especially for protective purposes. An accompanying and protecting force, as of ships or troops. A group, as of ships or motor vehicles, traveling together with a protective escort or for safety or convenience. tr.v.   (kŏn'voi', kən-voi') con·voyed, con·voy·ing, con·voys To accompany, especially for protection; escort: warships convoying merchant vessels across the Atlantic. [From Middle English convoyen, to escort, from Old French convoier, variant of conveier; see convey.]

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