Scout
skaʊt
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Definition of Scout - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

organization memberyouth trained in outdoor skills and community service
  • The scout earned a badge for helping the community.
  • The Scout led the troop through the forest.
  • As a Scout, he learned valuable survival skills.
guide pathfinder
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Expressions with Scout

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promise one is telling the truth
I swear, Scout's honor, I didn't take your book.
person with the highest rank in Boy Scouts
He became an Eagle Scout at the age of 17.
male member of the Scout Movement
He became a Boy Scout at age ten.
girl who sells cookies for a scouting fundraiser
The Girl Scout sold cookies door-to-door.
scout in a group focused on aviation activities
He became an Air Scout to learn about flying.
senior Scouting member aged 15-20
He joined the Venture Scouts last year to enhance his outdoor skills..

Origin of Scout

Old French, escouter (to listen) + -out (suffix)

Terms with Scout included in their meaning

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Cub Scouts
female leader of a Cub Scout den
scouting
leader of a Cub Scout pack
scouting
embroidered patch awarded for completing a scout activity
talent scout
person searching for new performers or material
scout jobs
relating to doing small paid jobs like scouts did
NESAacr.
acr: National Eagle Scout Association
helps Eagle Scouts connect and support each other
military
scout or forward observer in a military unit
scout mission
military mission to gather information

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  1. French:scout, ...
  2. German:Pfadfinder, ...
  3. Italian:scout, ...
  4. Spanish:scout, ...
  5. Portuguese:escuteiro, ...
  6. Chinese:童子军, ...
  7. Japanese:スカウト, ...
  8. Arabic:كَشَّاف, ...
  9. Hebrew:צוֹפֶה, ...
  10. Russian:Скаут, ...
  11. Ukrainian:скаут, ...
  12. Hindi:स्काउट, ...
scout
skaʊt

Definition of scout - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
talent recruitmentperson who finds and recruits talented individuals
  • The scout discovered a future star at the local game.
headhunter recruiter
2.
militaryperson sent to gather information about enemies
  • The scout reported back with crucial enemy positions.
observer spy

Verb

1.
explorationtr./intr.explore a wide area to find somethingtr./intr.
  • They scouted the forest for the lost dog.
reconnoiter survey
2.
sports recruitmenttr.TECH.search for new athletic talent for a clubtr.TECH.
  • She scouts for new talent in high schools.
recruit talent scout
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Expressions with scout

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exemplary member of a scouting organization
She earned many badges because she's a good scout.
look around a place quickly to see what is there
Let's have a scout round the shop before we leave.
look around different places to find something
They scouted about for a good campsite.
explore an area to gather information
The team will scout around the forest for the best camping spots.
investigate to locate someone or something
The detective scouted out the suspect's hideout.
local unit of the scouting organization
The scout group meets every Friday at the community center.

Origin of scout

Old French, escouter (to listen)

Examples of scout in a sentence

  • She worked as a scout for a major sports team.
  • A scout was dispatched to observe enemy movements.
  • The scout's findings were vital for the mission.
  • Listen, scout, you've got potential.
  • Scout, could you pass me the wrench?
  • The scout cleaned the common areas every morning.

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  1. French:recruteur, explorer, ...
  2. German:Talentscout, erkunden, ...
  3. Italian:talent scout, esplorare, ...
  4. Spanish:cazatalentos, explorar, ...
  5. Portuguese:olheiro, explorar, ...
  6. Chinese:星探, 搜寻, ...
  7. Japanese:スカウト, 探索する, ...
  8. Arabic:كَشَّاف, اِسْتَكْشَفَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:סְקָאוּט, לְסַיֵּיר, ...
  10. Russian:скаут, разведывать, ...
  11. Ukrainian:скаут, обстежувати, ...
  12. Hindi:प्रतिभा खोजकर्ता, छान मारना, ...

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