patrol (n.)

  1. a detachment used for security or reconnaissance

  2. the activity of going around or through an area at regular intervals for security purposes

  3. a group that goes through a region at regular intervals for the purpose of security

    patrol (v.)

  1. maintain the security of by carrying out a patrol

    [ Syn: police ]

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