English dictionary
patrol
/p/@/'tr/oU/l/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
noun
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a detachment used for security or reconnaissance
Source: WordNet 3.0
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the activity of going around or through an area at regular intervals for security purposes
Source: WordNet 3.0
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a group that goes through a region at regular intervals for the purpose of security
Source: WordNet 3.0
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A going of the rounds along the chain of sentinels and between the posts, by a guard, usually consisting of three or four men, to insure greater security from attacks on the outposts.
Source: webster1913
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See <u>Boy Scout</u>.
Source: webster1913
verb
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maintain the security of by carrying out a patrol
Synonyms policeSource: WordNet 3.0
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To go the rounds along a chain of sentinels; to traverse a police district or beat.
Source: webster1913
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t To go the rounds of, as a sentry, guard, or policeman; as, to <i>patrol</i> a frontier; to <i>patrol</i> a beat.
Source: webster1913