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reconnoitre

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

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

verb (used with or without object)

, Chiefly British.

, re·con·noi·tred, re·con·noi·tring.

reconnoitre

/ ˌrɛkəˈnɔɪtə /

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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