patrol
|pa/trol|
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/pəˈtroʊl/
🇬🇧
/pəˈtrəʊl/
monitoring movement
Etymology
Etymology Information
'patrol' originates from French, specifically the word 'patrouiller,' where 'patrouille' meant 'to tramp around in the mud.'
Historical Evolution
'patrouiller' transformed into the English word 'patrol' during the 17th century.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to tramp around,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to guard or watch over an area.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a group of people, vehicles, or ships sent to keep watch over an area, especially a detachment of guards or police.
The patrol was sent to monitor the border.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42