noun🔗ShareA 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."The nightly patrol of the school grounds was increased after a series of thefts. "militarypoliceactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA movement, by a small body of troops beyond the line of outposts, to explore the country and gain intelligence of the enemy's whereabouts."The patrol of soldiers scouted the woods beyond the camp, seeking information about enemy troop movements. "militaryactionpolicewarChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareThe guards who go the rounds for observation; a detachment whose duty it is to patrol."The school patrol walked the hallways, making sure everyone was safe. "policemilitaryorganizationgroupjobChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAny perambulation of a particular line or district to guard it; also, the people thus guarding."a customs patrol"policemilitaryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA unit of a troop, usually defined by certain ranks or age groups within the troop."The scout patrol was responsible for checking the school grounds after hours. "groupmilitaryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo go the rounds along a chain of sentinels; to traverse a police district or beat."The security guards patrol the school grounds every evening to ensure student safety. "policemilitaryactionlawjobChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo go the rounds of, as a sentry, guard, or policeman"to patrol a beat"policemilitaryactionjobChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
