scout
8 ENTRIES FOUND:
plural
scouts
plural
scouts
Britannica Dictionary definition of SCOUT
[count]
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2
:
a soldier, airplane, etc., that is sent to get information about the size, location, equipment, etc., of an enemy
3
good scout
US, informal + somewhat old-fashioned
:
a person who is friendly, kind, helpful, etc.
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He's a good scout. [=good egg]
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scout
/ˈskaʊt/
verb
scouts;
scouted;
scouting
2
scout
/ˈskaʊt/
verb
scouts;
scouted;
scouting
Britannica Dictionary definition of SCOUT
1
a
always followed by an adverb or preposition,
[no object]
:
to search an area or place for something or someone
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Two small ships were sent to scout for information about the enemy.
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My brother set up the tent while I scouted (around) for firewood.
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We scouted around the store to see if anyone was available to help us.
b
[+ object]
:
to explore (an area) in order to find information about it
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Several soldiers were sent ahead to scout the area.
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She scouted out the town to see if she'd like to live there.
2
:
to watch or look at (someone or something) in order to decide if that person or thing is suited for a particular job or purpose
[+ object]
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He's a talented pitcher who is being scouted by several major-league teams.
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She scouts young musicians for one of the country's top orchestras.
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The site is being scouted as a possible location for the factory.
[no object]
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She scouts for one of the country's top orchestras.
