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Watchdog is a related term of convoy.


As a noun watchdog

is a guard dog.

As a verb watchdog

is to perform a function analogous to that of a watchdog; to guard and warn.

As a proper noun convoy is

a village in ireland.

watchdog

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • a guard dog
  • a person or organization that monitors and publicizes the behavior of others (individuals, corporations, governments) to discover undesirable activity.

    • Derived terms

    * watchdog timer

    Verb

    (watchdogg)
  • To perform a function analogous to that of a watchdog; to guard and warn.

    • Anagrams

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    convoy

    English

    Noun

    (wikipedia convoy) (en noun)
  • (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

    • Related terms

    * convey

    Verb

    (en verb)
  • To escort a group of vehicles, and provide protection.
    • A frigate convoys a merchantman.
  • * Emerson
    • I know ye skilful to convoy / The total freight of hope and joy.

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