noun
plural -corts
[count] a person or group of people who go with someone to give protection guidance
a group of vehicles, ships, or planes that provide protection
a formal :a man who goes with a woman to a social event
a woman or a man who is hired to go with someone to a social event - often used before another noun
verb
-corts; -corted; -corting
[+ obj] :to go with (someone or something) to give protection or guidance
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