Definition
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.
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
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
scouting
cub scout assisting a sixer
acr: senior patrol leader
leader of a scout troop
scouting
Boy Scout of the lowest rank
scouting
Boy Scout's neckerchief clasp or slide
acr: World Scout Committee
group that manages world scouting activities
youth
the activities of the Scout Movement
adventure
outing organized by a scout group
scout gathering
gathering of scouts for events or meetings
leadership
leader of a Scout troop
scouting
scout in a group focused on aviation activities
character
resembling a boy scout in being earnest or naive
sports
exceptionally talented scout in sports
scouting
male member of the Scout Movement
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- French:scout, ...
- German:Pfadfinder, ...
- Italian:scout, ...
- Spanish:scout, ...
- Portuguese:escuteiro, ...
- Chinese:童子军, ...
- Japanese:スカウト, ...
- Arabic:كَشَّاف, ...
- Hebrew:צוֹפֶה, ...
- Russian:Скаут, ...
- Ukrainian:скаут, ...
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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.
2.
militaryperson sent to gather information about enemies
- The scout reported back with crucial enemy positions.
3.
- Hey, scout, can you help me out?
4.
educationDated UK housekeeper or cleaner at Oxford UniversityDated UK
- The scout tidied the students' rooms daily.
Verb
1.
explorationtr./intr. explore a wide area to find somethingtr./intr.
- They scouted the forest for the lost dog.
2.
sports recruitmenttr. TECH. search for new athletic talent for a clubtr. TECH.
- She scouts for new talent in high schools.
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.
group gathering information for strategic planning
The scout team provided valuable insights for the project.
group of scouts led by a scoutmaster
The scout troop went camping in the forest.
promise of honesty or truthfulness
I didn't eat your cake, scout's honour!
individual searching for skilled performers in entertainment
A talent scout attended the local theater performance.
adult who guides and manages a group of children in scouting
The scout leader organized a weekend camping trip for the whole troop.
video used for evaluating talent or skills
They watched the scout film to find new actors.
fast vehicle with light armor for reconnaissance
The scout car moved swiftly through the terrain.
acting as a lookout or spy
The soldiers were on the scout for enemy movements.
explore an area for information
The team went on the scout to gather data about the terrain.
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.
Each student had a scout assigned to their dormitory. The team scouted the area for potential hazards. We need to scout the city for a new office location. He scouts for potential players in college leagues. They hired him to scout for emerging athletes.
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- French:recruteur, explorer, ...
- German:Talentscout, erkunden, ...
- Italian:talent scout, esplorare, ...
- Spanish:cazatalentos, explorar, ...
- Portuguese:olheiro, explorar, ...
- Chinese:星探, 搜寻, ...
- Japanese:スカウト, 探索する, ...
- Arabic:كَشَّاف, اِسْتَكْشَفَ, ...
- Hebrew:סְקָאוּט, לְסַיֵּיר, ...
- Russian:скаут, разведывать, ...
- Ukrainian:скаут, обстежувати, ...
- Hindi:प्रतिभा खोजकर्ता, छान मारना, ...
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