Meaning of the word scout in English
What does scout mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
scout
US /skaʊt/
UK /skaʊt/
Noun
1.
a person, typically a soldier or sailor, sent out to obtain information about the enemy or the area
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The general sent a scout ahead to assess the enemy's position.
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The cavalry scouts reported enemy movement near the river.
2.
a member of the Scout Association or a similar organization for young people
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My son joined the Cub Scouts last year.
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She earned many badges as a Girl Scout.
3.
a person employed to look for talented people in a particular area, especially sport or entertainment
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The football club sent a scout to watch the young player.
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She was discovered by a talent scout at a local concert.
Verb
1.
to search for something or someone
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We need to scout out a good location for the picnic.
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They scouted the area for any signs of wildlife.
2.
to act as a scout for a sports team or talent agency
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He used to scout for the national basketball team.
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The agency is looking for someone to scout new models.