Reconnoitre (Verb)
Meaning
Explore, often with the goal of finding something or somebody.
Classification
Verbs of seeing, hearing, feeling.
Examples
- They set out to reconnoitre the island, searching for signs of habitation or useful resources.
- The scouts were tasked with reconnoitring the forest to locate the enemy's position.
- Before beginning the expedition, the team took time to reconnoitre the surrounding lands and identify potential hazards.
- The explorers spent days reconnoitring the coastline, mapping its twists and turns in search of the hidden cove.
- A small team was sent to reconnoitre the abandoned mine, checking for safety and searching for valuable minerals.