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scout

UK
/skaʊt/
US
/skaʊt/
scout around
scout out

Translations

scoutnoun
scouts
pl
UK
/skaʊt/
US
/skaʊt/
скаут (в значении член скаутской организации)
He became a scout when he was ten years old.
Он стал скаутом, когда ему было десять лет.
The scout reported back to the base with valuable information.
Скаут вернулся на базу с ценными сведениями.
The army sent a scout to gather intelligence on enemy positions.
Армия отправила разведчика для сбора информации о позициях врага.
Additional translations
разведка
разведыватель
Synonyms
watcher
sentinel
reconnoiter
explorer
searcher
lookout
observer
scoutverb
scouted
Past Simple
scouted
Past Participle
scouting
Gerund
UK
/skaʊt/
US
/skaʊt/
We need to scout the terrain before the hike.
Нам нужно разведать местность перед походом.
They are scouting for new talent in the music industry.
Они ищут новые таланты в музыкальной индустрии.
The team was sent to scout the area for potential threats.
Команда была отправлена разведывать местность на предмет потенциальных угроз.
Additional translations
разузнать
разведывать местность
Synonyms
seek out
look for
survey
inspect
explore
reconnoiter
search
observe
watch
scoutadjective
UK
/skaʊt/
US
/skaʊt/
Used attributively to describe things connected with the Scout movement or intended for reconnaissance.
Synonyms
scouting
exploratory
reconnaissance
reconnoitering
recon
advance
forward
ahead

Definitions

scoutnoun
A person sent out to obtain information, especially in military contexts.
The scout returned with valuable information about the enemy's position.
A member of the Scout Association or similar organization for young people, which aims to develop character and skills.
As a scout, she learned how to tie knots and start a campfire.
A person employed to discover and recruit talented people, especially in sports or entertainment.
The talent scout was impressed by the young actor's performance.
A vehicle or aircraft used for reconnaissance.
The scout plane flew over the area to gather intelligence.
A brief preliminary inspection or exploration of a place.
They did a quick scout of the campsite before pitching their tents.
scoutverb
To explore an area to obtain information, especially for military purposes.
The soldiers were sent to scout the area for enemy activity.
To search or look for something, often in a preliminary or exploratory manner.
We need to scout for a good location to set up our picnic.
To assess or evaluate a person or thing, often for potential recruitment or acquisition.
The talent agent was scouting for new actors at the local theater.
(archaic) To reject or dismiss with scorn or disdain.
Several scientists initially scouted the theory as implausible.
scoutadjective
Relating to the Scout Association or the activities of scouting.
She packed her scout uniform for the jamboree.
Designed for or used in reconnaissance.
A scout helicopter hovered above the ridge.
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