Guide vs Convoy - What's the difference?
guide | convoy | Synonyms |
Someone who , especially someone hired to show people around a place or an institution and offer information and explanation.
* Bible, Psalms xlviii. 14
A document or book that offers information or instruction; guidebook.
A sign that guides people; guidepost.
Any marking or object that catches the eye to provide quick reference.
A device that guides part of a machine, or guides motion or action.
# A blade or channel for directing the flow of water to the buckets in a water wheel.
# A grooved director for a probe or knife in surgery.
# (printing, dated) A strip or device to direct the compositor's eye to the line of copy being set.
(occult) A spirit believed to speak through a medium.
(military) A member of a group marching in formation who sets the pattern of movement or alignment for the rest.
to serve as a guide for someone or something; to lead or direct in a way; to conduct in a course or path.
* Shakespeare
to steer or navigate, especially a ship or as a pilot.
to exert control or influence over someone or something.
* Bible, Psalms cxii. 5
to supervise the education or training of someone.
to act as a guide.
(nautical) 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
To escort a group of vehicles, and provide protection.
* Emerson
As nouns the difference between guide and convoy
is that guide is someone who guides, especially someone hired to show people around a place or an institution and offer information and explanation while convoy is one or more merchant ships sailing in company to the same general destination under the protection of naval vessels.As verbs the difference between guide and convoy
is that guide is to serve as a guide for someone or something; to lead or direct in a way; to conduct in a course or path while convoy is to escort a group of vehicles, and provide protection.As a proper noun Convoy is
a village in Ireland.guide
English
(wikipedia guide)Noun
(en noun)- The guide led us around the museum and explained the exhibits.
- He will be our guide , even unto death.
Derived terms
* career guide * Girl Guide * guidance * guidebook * guide dog * guideline * guide on the side * guidepost * mountain guide * style guide * tour guide * user guide * user's guideVerb
- Guide me to your sovereign's court.
- He will guide his affairs with discretion.
References
* (guide) * * * ----convoy
English
Noun
(wikipedia convoy) (en noun)Verb
(en verb)- A frigate convoys a merchantman.
- I know ye skilful to convoy / The total freight of hope and joy.