noun

scout

scout, reconnoiterer, talent scout

The scout reported enemy movement.

The scout reported enemy movement.

My son is a Boy Scout.

My son is a Boy Scout.

A talent scout discovered the singer.

A talent scout discovered the singer.

((a/the)) scout a person sent to gather information The scout reported enemy movement.

Synonyms: explorer, spy, lookout, recruiter

From Old French 'escouter' meaning 'to listen'. A person sent out to listen for information.

Think of a scout 'listening' (from Old French 'escouter') for information, whether it's for the military or for a sports team.

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