scout in English: A person sent ahead to look at an area and bring back information; also a member of the Scouts youth group. (noun)

Translation

A person sent ahead to look at an area and bring back information; also a member of the Scouts youth group.

Word origin

From Old French escouter, meaning to listen, from Latin auscultare, because a scout listened and watched for danger.

Gender

Pluralscouts

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A scout looks first so the others know what is coming.

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The Scouts is a youth group that camps, hikes, and learns outdoor skills.

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In sport, a scout looks for talented new players.

search

To look carefully for someone or something you are trying to find.

spy

A person whose secret job is to find out what another country or company is doing.

watch

To look at something for a time to see what it does or what happens.

find

To see or get something you were looking for or did not expect.

camp

A place where people stay for a short time in tents or simple huts.

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