perambulate
to walk through, about, or over; travel through; traverse.
to traverse in order to examine or inspect.
Origin of perambulate
1Other words for perambulate
Other words from perambulate
- per·am·bu·la·tion, noun
- per·am·bu·la·to·ry [per-am-byuh-luh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee], /pərˈæm byə ləˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr i/, adjective
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How to use perambulate in a sentence
A body of clouds floated seawards, the wind veered about, and he again perambulated the shore in search of something for fuel.
Jasper Lyle | Harriet WardThey perambulated the terraced roofs, they launched upon the lake the sacred barque with its many-coloured streamers.
A history of art in ancient Egypt, Vol. I (of 2) | Georges PerrotThe whole of the Charterhouse breathes the old man's spirit; is perambulated by his frail ghost, the shadow of a Grey Friar.
Highways and Byways in London | Mrs. E. T. Cook.They sent to a tavern for a bottle of wine, and perambulated before the door with drawn swords.
The Town | Leigh HuntThe Bear is led out of his cage, a rope is thrown round his neck, and he is perambulated round the neighbourhood of the hut.
Ancient Art and Ritual | Jane Ellen Harrison
British Dictionary definitions for perambulate
/ (pəˈræmbjʊˌleɪt) /
to walk about (a place)
(tr) to walk round in order to inspect
Origin of perambulate
1Derived forms of perambulate
- perambulation, noun
- perambulatory (pəˈræmbjʊlətərɪ, -trɪ), adjective
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