patrol

noun

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

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

a detachment used for security or reconnaissance

verb

maintain the security of by carrying out a patrol

Roots

patrouillerpatrol- · French · to paddle/tramp about in mud

Synonyms for patrol

policen patrolmann guardn sentineln watchmann

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Where does patrol come from?

The word patrol breaks down into one root of French origin: the root patrol, from French patrouiller (“to paddle/tramp about in mud”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.