convoy
BrE /ˈkɒnvɔɪ/ AmE /ˈkɑːnvoɪ/
noun en → es
a group of vehicles, especially trucks or cars, moving together for safety or protection
columna de vehículos, convoy
- a convoy of something
Collocations convoy of trucks · convoy of cars
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The convoy of trucks was escorted by police.
El convoy de camiones fue escoltado por la policía.
a group of ships moving together, often for protection or to travel faster
flota de barcos, convoy naval
- a convoy of ships
Collocations convoy of warships · naval convoy
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The naval convoy was attacked by submarines.
El convoy naval fue atacado por submarinos.
a group of vehicles or ships that are protected while moving, often by military forces
protección durante el viaje, convoy protegido
- convoy protection
Collocations provide convoy protection · escort a convoy
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The military provided convoy protection for the aid workers.
El ejército proporcionó protección para el convoy de trabajadores humanitarios.
a group of people or vehicles traveling together in a historical context, such as during wartime
columna histórica de vehículos o personas, convoy histórico
- historical convoy
Collocations World War II convoy · convoy during the war
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The historical convoy was a significant event in World War II.
El convoy histórico fue un evento significativo durante la Segunda Guerra Mundial.