Convoy vs. Caravan

Convoynoun

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

Convoynoun

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

Convoynoun

The act of convoying; protection.

Convoyverb

(transitive) To escort a group of vehicles, and provide protection.

Convoyverb

To accompany for protection, either by sea or land; to attend for protection; to escort; as, a frigate convoys a merchantman.

Convoynoun

The act of attending for defense; the state of being so attended; protection; escort.

Convoynoun

A vessel or fleet, or a train or trains of wagons, employed in the transportation of munitions of war, money, subsistence, clothing, etc., and having an armed escort.

Convoynoun

A protection force accompanying ships, etc., on their way from place to place, by sea or land; an escort, for protection or guidance.

Convoynoun

Conveyance; means of transportation.

Convoynoun

A drag or brake applied to the wheels of a carriage, to check their velocity in going down a hill.

Convoynoun

a procession of land vehicles traveling together

Convoynoun

a collection of merchant ships with an escort of warships

Convoynoun

the act of escorting while in transit

Convoyverb

escort in transit;

Convoy

A convoy is a group of vehicles, typically motor vehicles or ships, traveling together for mutual support and protection. Often, a convoy is organized with armed defensive support.

Caravannoun

A convoy or procession of travelers, their vehicles and cargo, and any pack animals, especially camels crossing a desert.

Caravannoun

A furnished vehicle towed behind a car, etc., and used as a dwelling when stationary.

Caravanverb

To travel in a caravan (procession).

Caravanverb

To travel and/or live in a caravan (vehicle).

Caravannoun

A company of travelers, pilgrims, or merchants, organized and equipped for a long journey, or marching or traveling together, esp. through deserts and countries infested by robbers or hostile tribes, as in Asia or Africa.

Caravannoun

A large, covered wagon, or a train of such wagons, for conveying wild beasts, etc., for exhibition; an itinerant show, as of wild beasts.

Caravannoun

A covered vehicle for carrying passengers or for moving furniture, etc.; - sometimes shorted into van.

Caravannoun

a procession (of wagons or mules or camels) traveling together in single file;

Caravannoun

a camper equipped with living quarters