reconnoitre (Meaning)
reconnoitre (v)
explore, often with the goal of finding something or somebody
reconnoitre (v. t.)
To examine with the eye to make a preliminary examination or survey of; esp., to survey with a view to military or engineering operations.
To recognize.
Synonyms & Antonyms of reconnoitre
reconnoitre Sentence Examples
- The scouts reconnoitred the enemy's positions to gather intelligence.
- The pilot executed a low-level reconnoitre mission over the target area.
- The reconnaissance team reconnoitred the abandoned building before entering.
- The battalion reconnoitred the surrounding terrain to assess potential threats.
- The submarine reconnoitred the coastal waters for enemy ships.
- The satellite imagery enabled the analysts to reconnoitre the remote region thoroughly.
- The hikers reconnoitred the trail ahead to ensure it was passable.
- The biologist reconnoitred the habitat to identify nesting sites for endangered species.
- The detective reconnoitred the crime scene to establish a timeline of events.
- The archeologists reconnoitred the ancient ruins to locate hidden artifacts.
FAQs About the word reconnoitre
explore, often with the goal of finding something or somebodyTo examine with the eye to make a preliminary examination or survey of; esp., to survey with a view
explore, scout,search, prospect, unearth, plumb, hunt, reveal, disclose, skirr
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The scouts reconnoitred the enemy's positions to gather intelligence.
The pilot executed a low-level reconnoitre mission over the target area.
The reconnaissance team reconnoitred the abandoned building before entering.
The battalion reconnoitred the surrounding terrain to assess potential threats.
