patrolling

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 tramp about in mud ing-ling · English · present participle

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Where does patrolling come from?

The word patrolling breaks down into 2 roots of French and English origin: patrol, from French patrouiller (“to tramp about in mud”); and -ling, from English ing (“present participle”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.