frisks; frisked; frisking
: to pass your hands over (someone) to search for something that may be hidden in clothing
All visitors to the prison are frisked (for weapons) before they're allowed to enter.
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“Frisk.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/frisk. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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