PATROL

/pəˈtɹəʊl/
8
Scrabble
10
WWF
P(3) A(1) T(1) R(1) O(1) L(1)
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Definition

/pəˈtɹəʊl/
noun
  1. 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.
  2. A movement, by a small body of troops beyond the line of outposts, to explore the country and gain intelligence of the enemy's whereabouts.
  3. The guards who go the rounds for observation; a detachment whose duty it is to patrol.

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