patrol

Meanings

• Verb

  The action of keeping watch over an area or group of people.

• A group of law enforcement officers traveling in a vehicle and patrolling a specific area.

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Pronunciation

1. /pəˈtɹəʊl/
   
   
   
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2. /pəˈtɹəʊl/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with patrol
mauve , gauze , daze , maze

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Variants

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patrol , patrols , patrolled , patroller , patrollers , patrolling , patrol car , patrol cars , patrol wagon , patrol wagons , shore patrol , shore patrols , foot patrol , ski patrol , Black Maria , paddy wagon , paddy wagons

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Etymology

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From the Middle French 'patrouiller', meaning 'to keep watch' or 'to walk around'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'patrol' comes from the French word 'patrouille', which means 'to keep watch'.

2. The first recorded use of the word 'patrol' in English was in the late 15th century.

3. Patrol boats are used by naval forces to patrol coastal waters and protect against threats.

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Related Concepts

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1. Law enforcement: The practice of enforcing laws and maintaining public order.

2. Surveillance: The act of closely observing a person, place, or thing.

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Culture

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In literature, patrol is often used to describe the actions of law enforcement officers or military personnel. In art, it can be depicted as a symbol of protection or surveillance.

How to Memorize "patrol"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a group of police officers traveling in a vehicle and keeping watch over a neighborhood.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'patrol' with the concept of keeping watch or protecting an area.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'Patrol keeps watch over all' to help remember the meaning of the word.

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