patrol
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verbpa·trolledpa·trol·ling
Definition of PATROL
intransitive verb
: to carry out a patrol
transitive verb
: to carry out a patrol of
— pa·trol·ler noun
See Examples of PATROL
- The squad had orders to patrol the area.
- The border is patrolled by the army.
Origin of PATROL
French patrouiller, from Middle French, to tramp around in the mud, from patte paw — more at patten
First Known Use: 1691
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