Convoying

/ˈkɒnvɔɪɪŋ/ verb

Definition

The act of accompanying or protecting someone or something with an armed escort or protective group.

Etymology

From convoy plus the present participle suffix -ing, indicating the ongoing action of providing protective escort, a practice dating back centuries.

Kelly Says

Convoying is one of humanity's oldest solutions to a timeless problem—safety in numbers—whether you're a medieval merchant protecting your goods or a warship protecting commercial vessels!

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