Antonyms for scout
Grammar : Noun, verb |
Spell : skout |
Phonetic Transcription : skaÊŠt |
Definition of scout
Origin :- late 14c., "observe or explore as a scout, travel in search of information," from Old French escouter "to listen, heed" (Modern French écouter), from Latin auscultare "to listen to, give heed to" (see auscultate). Related: Scouted; scouting.
- noun person who is searching, investigating
- verb investigate, check out
- The warning call of the scout was not uttered without occasion.
- Extract from : « The Last of the Mohicans » by James Fenimore Cooper
- "This must be looked to," said the scout, glancing about him with an anxious eye.
- Extract from : « The Last of the Mohicans » by James Fenimore Cooper
- On the other hand, the quick, roving eye of the scout seldom rested.
- Extract from : « The Last of the Mohicans » by James Fenimore Cooper
- Heyward saw, by the manner of the scout, that altercation would be useless.
- Extract from : « The Last of the Mohicans » by James Fenimore Cooper
- "Ah, reason and calculation are often outdone by accident," returned the scout.
- Extract from : « The Last of the Mohicans » by James Fenimore Cooper
- "Beat it," repeated the young Delaware at the elbow of the scout.
- Extract from : « The Last of the Mohicans » by James Fenimore Cooper
- Uncas took the scout by the hand, and led him to the feet of the patriarch.
- Extract from : « The Last of the Mohicans » by James Fenimore Cooper
- When Heyward joined him, the scout was coolly awaiting the result of this experiment.
- Extract from : « The Last of the Mohicans » by James Fenimore Cooper
- Here the scout again halted, to consult the signs of the forest.
- Extract from : « The Last of the Mohicans » by James Fenimore Cooper
- But their main force is not far from us now, so a scout told me.
- Extract from : « The Rock of Chickamauga » by Joseph A. Altsheler
Synonyms for scout
- advance
- adventurer
- case
- detective
- escort
- examine
- explore
- explorer
- ferret
- guard
- have a look-see
- hunt
- inspect
- look for
- lookout
- observe
- outpost
- outrider
- patrol
- picket
- pioneer
- precursor
- probe
- reconnoiter
- reconnoiterer
- recruiter
- run reconnaissance
- runner
- rustle up
- search
- seek
- set eyes on
- sleuth
- spot
- spotter
- spy
- stake out
- survey
- take in
- track down
- vanguard
- watch
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