scout


Definition: Meaning of, scout in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / skaʊt /

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scout scouts
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  1. the Scouts an organization for boys that teaches them practical skills
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  2. also boy scout a boy who is a member of this organization
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  3. American English also Girl Scout a girl who is a member of an organization for girls that teaches them practical things [=  guide British English]
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  4. a soldier, plane etc that is sent to search the area in front of an army and get information about the enemy
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  5. also talent scout someone whose job is to look for good sports players, musicians etc in order to employ them
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Prsesent Past Past Participle
scout scouted scouted
Present Participle Third Person Singular
scouting scouts
  1. [intransitive] also scout around/round to look for something in a particular area
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  2. [transitive] also scout out to examine a place or area in order to get information about it
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  3. [intransitive and transitive] to find out about the abilities of sports players, musicians etc in order to employ them
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Scout


Definition: Meaning of, Scout in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / skaʊt /

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  1. a Boy Scout or Girl Scout
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Scout used in phrases

  • Boy Scout (noun)
    1. a boy who is a member of the Boy Scouts
  • Cub Scout (noun)
    1. the Cub Scouts the part of the SCOUT organization for younger children
    2. a young child who is a member of this organization [↪  Girl Scout, boy scout]
  • Eagle Scout
    1. a boy SCOUT of the highest rank in the US
  • Girl Scout (noun)
    1. a SCOUT (= member of the Girl Scouts Association in the US) [↪  boy scout]
  • Sea Scout (noun)
    1. a Boy Scout enrolled in programs for water activities
  • Venture Scout
    1. a member of the Venture Scouts, part of the British Scout Association for boys and girls who are 16 to 20 years old
  • boy scout (noun)
    1. a member of the SCOUT s [↪  girl scout, guide]
  • scout car (noun)
    1. military fast armoured military vehicle with four-wheel drive and open top
  • scout group (noun)
    1. a unit of Girl or Boy Scouts
  • scout troop (noun)
    1. a unit of Girl or Boy Scouts
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Scout used in phrasal verbs

  • scout out (phrasal verb)
    1. to try to find something
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