reconnoitre

[ ree-kuh-noi-ter, rek-uh- ]

verb (used with or without object)

, Chiefly British.

, re·con·noi·tred, re·con·noi·tring.

1. reconnoiter.

reconnoitre

/ ˌrɛkəˈnɔɪtə /

verb

1. to survey or inspect (an enemy's position, region of land, etc); make a reconnaissance (of)

noun

1. the act or process of reconnoitring; a reconnaissance

Derived Forms

• ˌreconˈnoitrer, noun

Other Words From

• recon·noitrer noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of reconnoitre¹

C18: from obsolete French reconnoître to inspect, explore; see recognize

Example Sentences

As soon as they had gotten clear of the reefs, they did not stop to reconnoitre the camp, but pushed by at full speed.

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The instant the French had landed a regiment, a company was pushed on to reconnoitre—skirmishers or pickets were sent on in front.

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While waiting the return of his aids, he went to the top of the college to reconnoitre the surrounding country.

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Thinking it as well to be prepared, he quietly loaded his gun, and then rose up to reconnoitre.

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He advanced very cautiously, and arrived at a large tree, behind which he remained to reconnoitre.

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Related Words

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• examine
• probe
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