vedette
- noun
- /vəˈdɛt/
- Archaic
:
centinela
- We need a vedette to monitor enemy movements.
Examples
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The army relied on a vedette to warn them of any approaching danger.
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A vedette was posted at the edge of the camp to watch for movement.
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Before dawn, the vedette spotted enemy troops moving through the valley.
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The soldier acted as a vedette during the night patrol.
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The vedette was stationed on the hillside to keep watch for any approaching enemy troops.
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From his position, the vedette reported the enemy's movements to the commanding officer.
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Each unit sent out a vedette to scout the area before advancing further into enemy territory.
Synonyms
31
7.4
A person who watches a place to warn others of danger
26
6.0
A soldier who stands watch to guard a place
5
6.1
A person who stands outside a camp to watch for enemy movement
1
7.4
A soldier who goes in front of a group to look for danger
How Forward
- Specialized
84
3.1
- Archaic
- Jargon
5
6.1
26
6.0
Surface Forms
Etymology
The word vedette for a military lookout comes from Italian vedetta and the root vedere meaning 'to see'. A vedette is a soldier placed ahead to 'see' and warn the main force.