scout
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3.1
- noun
- /skaʊt/
- Before the main expedition, the scouts navigated the rugged terrain to find the best routes.
- an army scout
- troops and scouts
- soldiers as scouts
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Examples
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Werner and his scout force slip ashore undercover of darkness.
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The route has been carefully planned, and British scouts and spies patrol the countryside.
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Then he sent out all of his scouts with very simple orders.
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"Here they come," one of the forward scouts reported, returning to the main battle group.
Fiction book (1992) -
In the morning, one little pitcher was placed as a scout on the bridge to signal our arrival.
Fiction book (1990) -
Others used them as scouts or skirmishers, but beyond that their use was limited.
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The horsemen, most looking like the scout they had seen earlier on the beach, carried spears.
Fiction book (1990) -
Pawnee began hanging around the forts, offering their services as scouts against other tribes.
Fiction book (1992) -
The scouts ventured into the forest to map the safest path for the group.
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Several scouts were sent ahead to gather intelligence on the enemy's position.
Synonyms
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1.0
A person who leads and gives information on trips or in new places
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2.8
A person who travels to unknown places to learn about them
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6.8
A person who finds a safe way through unknown or difficult land
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6.4
A person who explores an area to find information, often for military or safety reasons
Compounds
- Informal
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7.6
A person who is too innocent about how the world works and trusts others easily
- US
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3.4
A Boy Scout who reached the highest rank by earning many badges and showing leadership and service
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2.8
A boy who belongs to a youth group that teaches outdoor skills and helps the community
- Specialized
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6.8
A fast, lightly armored four-wheel-drive military vehicle with an open top used to find where the enemy is
How Exploratory
Surface Forms
Etymology
Scout comes from an old French word escouter meaning 'to listen' or 'watch', so a scout was sent ahead to listen and look for danger or the best route, and that is why scouts explore and find safe paths for the main group.