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patrols

/pəˈtɹəʊlz/ /pəˈtɹoʊlz/

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noun

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.

Examples :

"The nightly patrols of the security guards ensured the safety of the school grounds. "

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noun

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.

Examples :

"The soldier's mission relied heavily on the intelligence gathered by the daily patrols sent into the surrounding forests. "

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noun

The guards who go the rounds for observation; a detachment whose duty it is to patrol.

Examples :

""Security patrols throughout the building ensured everyone felt safe." "

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noun

Any perambulation of a particular line or district to guard it; also, the people thus guarding.

Examples :

"a customs patrol"

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noun

A unit of a troop, usually defined by certain ranks or age groups within the troop.

Examples :

"The Boy Scouts divided the troop into smaller patrols for the camping trip, each patrol responsible for building its own tent. "

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verb

To go the rounds along a chain of sentinels; to traverse a police district or beat.

Examples :

""Security guards patrols the school hallways after classes end to ensure no one is left inside." "

police military action

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verb

To go the rounds of, as a sentry, guard, or policeman

Examples :

"to patrol a beat"

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