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Definition patrol in American English

patrol noun

noun
/pəˈtroʊl/
1

a group of people or vehicles that move around a place in order to prevent trouble or crime

Example

He was arrested for shooting at an army patrol.

Example

a patrol boat/vehicle

Example

Every police car and foot patrol was watching out for him.

1.1

the movement of a patrol around a place

Example

The goods were discovered during a routine patrol.

Example

Many police officers will be on patrol during the carnival.

2

a small group of Girl Scouts or Boy Scouts

Synonyms and related words
Beaver Boy Scout Brownie
Definition patrol in American English