scout (Meaning)
scout (n)
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
a Boy Scout or Girl Scout
someone employed to discover and recruit talented persons (especially in the worlds of entertainment or sports)
someone who can find paths through unexplored territory
scout (v)
explore, often with the goal of finding something or somebody
scout (n.)
A swift sailing boat.
A projecting rock.
A person sent out to gain and bring in tidings; especially, one employed in war to gain information of the movements and condition of an enemy.
A college student's or undergraduate's servant; -- so called in Oxford, England; at Cambridge called a gyp; and at Dublin, a skip.
A fielder in a game for practice.
The act of scouting or reconnoitering.
A boy scout (which see, above).
scout (v. t.)
To reject with contempt, as something absurd; to treat with ridicule; to flout; as, to scout an idea or an apology.
To observe, watch, or look for, as a scout; to follow for the purpose of observation, as a scout.
To pass over or through, as a scout; to reconnoiter; as, to scout a country.
scout (v. i.)
To go on the business of scouting, or watching the motions of an enemy; to act as a scout.
Synonyms & Antonyms of scout
scout Sentence Examples
- Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts both emphasize leadership and outdoor skills.
- The scout surveyed the terrain with a keen eye, searching for any sign of danger.
- The advance scout reported back with valuable information about enemy positions.
- The talent scout was on the lookout for promising young athletes.
- The scoutmaster led the troop on a challenging hike through the wilderness.
- The search and rescue team relied on highly trained scouts to locate missing persons.
- The scout robot explored the uncharted planet, collecting data and transmitting it back to Earth.
- The scout car patrolled the border, ensuring the security of the nation.
- The scout uniform is designed to be both functional and recognizable.
- The scout handbook provides essential knowledge and skills for outdoor adventures.
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Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts both emphasize leadership and outdoor skills.
The scout surveyed the terrain with a keen eye, searching for any sign of danger.
The advance scout reported back with valuable information about enemy positions.
The talent scout was on the lookout for promising young athletes.
