HOW TO PRONOUNCE
reconnoitering
/ˌɹɛkəˈnɔɪtəɹɪŋ/
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What does reconnoitering mean?
verb
- present participle and gerund of reconnoiter
noun
- A reconnoiter of enemy land or position.
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/ˌɹɛkəˈnɔɪtəɹɪŋ/
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Cautiously reconnoitering the ground it soon became evident that we would be forced more definitely to locate the herd.
The aeroplane has been used by the Italians in Tripoli for scouting and reconnoitering and is said to have justified expectations.
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“Oh, I suppose we must go reconnoitering around the country jest to keep ’em from getting too close, or to develop ’em, or something.”
After a little reconnoitering, Mrs. Tellamantez declared that it was time for lunch, and Ray took his hatchet and began to cut greasewood, which burns fiercely in its green state.
He was pleasantly considering the probability of being promoted in a few days for his last reconnoitering expedition, and was awaiting Denísov, who had gone out somewhere and with whom he wanted a talk.