convoy

One or more merchant ships sailing in company to the same general destination under the protection of naval vessels.

A group of vehicles travelling together for safety, especially one with an escort.

'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.

The act of convoying; protection.

To escort a group of vehicles, and provide protection.

A frigate convoys a merchantman.

I know ye skilful to convoy / The total freight of hope and joy / Into rude and homely nooks, / Shed mocking lustres on shelf of books, […]

To travel under convoy.

A village in County Donegal, Ireland (Irish grid ref C 2101).

A village in Tully Township, Van Wert County, Ohio, United States, named after the Irish village.