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Definition of Reconnoiter
1. Verb. Explore, often with the goal of finding something or somebody. "The men reconnoiter for animals in the area"
Generic synonyms: Observe
Derivative terms: Reconnaissance, Reconnoitering, Reconnaissance, Reconnoitring, Scout, Scout, Scouter, Scouting
Definition of Reconnoiter
1. v. t. To examine with the eye to make a preliminary examination or survey of; esp., to survey with a view to military or engineering operations.
Definition of Reconnoiter
1. Verb. (transitive intransitive military) To perform a reconnaissance (of an area; an enemy position); to scout with the aim of gaining information. ¹
2. Noun. An act or instance of reconnoitering. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Reconnoiter
1. [v -ED, -ING, -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Reconnoiter
Literary usage of Reconnoiter
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. A Rebel War Clerk's Diary at the Confederate States Capital by John Beauchamp Jones (1866)
"This morning, Pegram's division moved down the right bank of the creek to
reconnoiter, when it was vigorously attacked. The battle was obstinately contested ..."
2. A Rebel War Clerk's Diary at the Confederate States Capital by John Beauchamp Jones (1866)
"This morning, Pegram's division moved down the right bank of the creek to
reconnoiter, when it was vigorously attacked. The battle was obstinately contested ..."
3. Rough Sketches of the Life of an Old Soldier: During a Service in the West by Jonathan Leach (1831)
"Marmont sends a cavalry force to reconnoiter Colonel Beckwith's brigade. We send
them back faster than they advanced. Intelligence reaches us of the battle ..."
4. The Fourteenth Ohio National Guard--: The Fourth Ohio Volunteer Infantry by Charles E. Creager (1899)
"... of the Road—Spanish Camp Located—Orders for Second reconnoiter—A False Alarm—A
Break for Guayama— Stories of Ambush—Their Effect—Excitement at ..."
5. Journal of Colonel George Washington: Commanding a Detachment of Virginia by George Washington (1893)
"... they sent spies to reconnoiter our camp; the whole body turned back 2 miles;
they sent the two messengers mentioned in the instruction, to inform M. de ..."
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