scorta
escort; supply, stock
noun SKOR-tah Less Common
Origin: From 'scortare' (to escort), of Germanic origin.
Usage Note
Scorta has two distinct meanings: a protective escort (scorta armata = armed escort, scorta della polizia = police escort) and a supply or stock of something (scorta di cibo = food supply, di scorta = spare, in reserve — as in ruota di scorta = spare tyre). The verb scortare means to escort or accompany for protection.
Examples
"Il presidente viaggia sempre con la scorta."
Natural Translation
The president always travels with an escort.
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