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reconnoitering

/ˌɹɛkəˈnɔɪtəɹɪŋ/

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What does reconnoitering mean?

verb

  1. present participle and gerund of reconnoiter

noun

  1. 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.
Stewart Edward WhiteThe Land of FootprintsProject Gutenberg ebook #1378
The aeroplane has been used by the Italians in Tripoli for scouting and reconnoitering and is said to have justified expectations.
William J. (William James) Jackman; Octave Chanute; Thomas Herbert RussellFlying Machines: Construction and Operation A Practical Book Which Shows, in Illustrations, Working Plans and Text, How to Build and Navigate the Modern AirshipProject Gutenberg ebook #907
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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.”
Stephen CraneThe Red Badge of Courage: An Episode of the American Civil WarProject Gutenberg ebook #73
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.
Willa CatherThe Song of the LarkProject Gutenberg ebook #44
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.
Leo, graf TolstoyWar and PeaceTranslated by Aylmer Maude; Louise MaudeProject Gutenberg ebook #2600