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scout
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- pronunciation:
- skaUt
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- features:
- Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a person, ship, or plane sent to spy or gather information.
The scout returned with photographs of the enemy camp. |
| definition 2: |
a person who looks for new sports or entertainment talent.
The football scout noticed a talented college quarterback. |
| definition 3: |
a member of a Boy Scout or Girl Scout troop.
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
scouts, scouting, scouted |
| definition 1: |
to explore an area in order to bring back information.
We scouted around the forest, looking for the bears' den. |
| definition 2: |
(informal) to look for, or to find by searching for (usually followed by "up" or "out").
The campers scouted up some dry wood for the fire. |
| related words: |
survey |
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