Protector vs Convoy - What's the difference?
protector | convoy | Related terms |
Someone who protects or guards, by assignment or on their own initiative.
A device or mechanism which is designed to protect.
One who prevents interference.
A state or other subject under international law, exercising a protectorate over another subject in international law.
* Jon Huntsman, Jr.
(UK, historical) One having the care of the kingdom during the king's minority; a regent.
(Roman Catholic) A cardinal, from one of the more considerable Roman Catholic nations, who looks after the interests of his people at Rome; also, a cardinal who has the same relation to a college, religious order, etc.
(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
Protector is a related term of convoy.
As a noun protector
is someone who protects or guards, by assignment or on their own initiative.As a proper noun convoy is
a village in ireland.protector
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Alternative forms
* protectour (obsolete)Noun
(en noun)- I stand before you in the spirit of pure public service — not as a protector of the status quo, but as an agent of change.
- (Shakespeare)
Synonyms
* guard * sentryconvoy
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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.