patroller
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3.6
- noun
- /pəˈtroʊlər/
:
patrullero
- The patroller confiscates the snares along the route and thus protects the grid cells.
- patrollers execute the patrol
- patroller's route
Examples
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Some of these tasks require experienced patrollers and additional equipment, which are not available for every patrol.
Academic text (2016) -
I'm ending the Junior Patroller program.
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Remember, the Junior Patroller program is just for fun.
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I know the Junior Patrollers mean the world to you, but for now, we need to keep them safe.
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I need you to hang back and look after the Junior Patrollers.
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I'd like you to meet the Junior Patrollers.
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One of our patrollers picked up a man... ...claims he was a prisoner with Scar till two days ago.
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After reaching the base camp, patrollers execute daily patrols.
Academic text (2016) -
I volunteered as a ski patroller in the early 70s and again in the 80s.
Blog text (15) -
The patroller checked the park regularly to ensure the safety of all visitors.
Synonyms
28
4.2
A police officer who walks around an area to keep people safe
3
8.8
A police officer who patrols on foot in a neighborhood
1
9.9
A person who walks a route to check guards in old armies
1
5.8
A female police officer who patrols an area to keep people safe
1
4.2
A police officer who patrols roads to catch drivers going too fast
A person who watches and guards a country's border to stop people from entering without permission
A person who watches a country's border and stops illegal entry
A woman who guards a country's border to stop illegal entry or smuggling
A person who watches for suspicious activity at a dock or port
Compounds
A person who watches and guards a country's border to stop people from entering without permission
How Aggressive
- US
49
3.9
- Informal
1
8.0
153
3.3
560
1.1
4
3.6
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Patroller comes from the word patrol, which originally meant a 'walk' or 'round' to watch for danger. So a patroller is someone who makes those rounds to check and keep an area safe.