scout
verb (1)
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Definition of scout
(Entry 1 of 3)
1 : to explore an area to obtain information (as about an enemy)
2a : to make a search
b : to work as a talent scout
1 : to observe in order to obtain information or evaluate
2 : to explore in order to obtain information
3 : to find by making a search
scout
nounDefinition of scout (Entry 2 of 3)
1a : one sent to obtain information especially : a soldier, ship, or plane sent out in war to reconnoiter
c sports
(1) : a person sent out to secure firsthand information about the style of play, tactics, and strength of a rival
(2) : a person sent out to obtain information about players by watching them in action with a view to making recommendations about the acquisition of players
d : talent scout
2a : the act of scouting
b : a scouting expedition : reconnaissance
3 often capitalized : a member of any of various scouting movements: such as
a : boy scout
b : girl scout
4 : individual, person —used chiefly in the phrase good scout
scout
verb (2)Definition of scout (Entry 3 of 3)
1 : mock
2 : to reject scornfully scouted his explanation as a shabby falsehood— Mark Twain
Synonyms for scout
Synonyms: Noun
baby, being, bird, bod [British], body, character, cookie (or cooky), creature, customer, devil, duck, egg, face, fish, guy, head, human, human being, individual, life, man, mortal, party, person, personage, slob, sort, soul, specimen, stiff, thing, wight
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scout
nounEnglish Language Learners Definition of scout
: a soldier, airplane, etc., that is sent to get information about the size, location, equipment, etc., of an enemy
: a person whose job is to search for talented performers, athletes, etc.
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scout
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Kids Definition of scout
(Entry 1 of 2)
1 : to explore an area to find out information about it
2 : to search an area for someone or something … they scouted around for a place to spend the night.— E. L. Konigsburg, Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler
scout
nounKids Definition of scout (Entry 2 of 2)
1 : a person, group, boat, or plane that gathers information or searches an area
2 often capitalized : boy scout
3 often capitalized : girl scout
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