patrolling

Meanings

• Verb

  The action of keeping watch over an area or population.

  - "Police officers are out patrolling the streets to ensure public safety."
  - "The security guard was patrolling the building during the night."

• Noun

  A group of people or vehicles moving through an area for surveillance or protection.

  - "The military patrolling the border was a common sight during wartime."
  - "The coastguard patrolling the waters were on high alert for piracy."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with patrolling
controlling , rolling , holing , toling

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Variants

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patrol , patrolled , patroller , patrollers , patrolling , patrols

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Forms

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patterning (n), patrolled (past tense), patrolling (present participle), patrols (third person singular)

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'to walk about' in Middle English.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'patrolling' comes from the Middle English word 'patolen', which means 'to walk about'.

2. The first recorded use of the term 'patrolling' in English was in the late 14th century.

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Related Concepts

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1. Surveillance: The close observation of a person, group, or area by someone else.

2. Security: The state of being free from danger or threat.

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Culture

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Patrolling has been a significant part of various societies and cultures, particularly in military and law enforcement contexts. It has been depicted in literature, art, and music, symbolizing power, authority, and protection.

How to Memorize "patrolling"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a group of people or vehicles moving through an area, keeping watch and ensuring safety.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the idea of protection and keeping watch over an area or population.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic: 'Patrolling People Protecting' to remember the definition of the word.

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