Index of English words, starting with "co"

(1) - Convolve (v. t.) To roll or wind together; to roll or twist one part on another.

(1) - Convolvulaceous (a.) Of, pertaining to, or resembling, the family of plants of which the bindweed and the morning-glory are common examples.

(1) - Convolvulus (n.) A large genus of plants having monopetalous flowers, including the common bindweed (C. arwensis), and formerly the morning-glory, but this is now transferred to the genus Ipomaea.

(1) - Convoy (n.) A drag or brake applied to the wheels of a carriage, to check their velocity in going down a hill.
(2) - Convoy (n.) Conveyance; means of transportation.
(3) - Convoy (n.) A protection force accompanying ships, etc., on their way from place to place, by sea or land; an escort, for protection or guidance.
(4) - Convoy (n.) 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.
(5) - Convoy (n.) The act of attending for defense; the state of being so attended; protection; escort.
(6) - Convoy (v. t.) To accompany for protection, either by sea or land; to attend for protection; to escort; as, a frigate convoys a merchantman.