English

Alternative forms

• (British, Canadian) reconnoitre

Verb

reconnoiter ‎(third-person singular simple present reconnoiters, present participle reconnoitering, simple past and past participle reconnoitered)

1. (transitive, intransitive, military) To perform a reconnaissance (of an area; an enemy position); to scout with the aim of gaining information.

   Our scout will reconnoiter the path ahead of our troops.

Synonyms

• scout, survey

Translations

Noun

reconnoiter ‎(plural reconnoiters)

1. An act or instance of reconnoitering.

   The pilot reported the findings of his reconnoiter.

Translations

Related terms

• recon
• recce
• reconnaissance

Anagrams

• reconnoitre