scout | ||
1. | [ verb ] explore, often with the goal of finding something or somebody | |
Synonyms: | reconnoiter reconnoitre | |
Related terms: | observe scouting reconnaissance | |
2. | [ noun ] (work) a person employed to watch for something to happen | |
Synonyms: | picket sentry sentinel watch lookout_man spotter lookout | |
Related terms: | watchman descry | |
3. | [ noun ] (work,business) someone employed to discover and recruit talented persons (especially in the worlds of entertainment or sports) | |
Synonyms: | talent_scout | |
Related terms: | recruiter sport | |
4. | [ noun ] someone who can find paths through unexplored territory | |
Synonyms: | guide pathfinder | |
Related terms: | expert hunting_guide trailblazer guide | |
Similar spelling: |
scut Scutt scute scoot Schott Schutt Scot SCET Schuett Schutte scat scud Schuette Scott scathe Scotti Scotto Scotty scythe scatty Scottie ScD scythia |