a group that goes through a region at regular intervals for the purpose of security
the activity of going around or through an area at regular intervals for security purposes
A detachment of ground, sea or air forces sent out for the purpose of gathering information or carrying out a destructive, harassing, mopping-up or security mission
A movement, by a small body of troops beyond the line of outposts, to explore the country and gain intelligence of the enemy's whereabouts
the activity of going around or through an area at regular intervals for security purposes a detachment used for security or reconnaissance a group that goes through a region at regular intervals for the purpose of security maintain the security of by carrying out a control
A patrol is a group of soldiers or vehicles that are patrolling an area. Guerrillas attacked a patrol with hand grenades
A subdivision of a Guide Unit, consisting of up to six girls, including a Patrol Leader and a Patrol Second
When soldiers, police, or guards patrol an area or building, they move around it in order to make sure that there is no trouble there. Prison officers continued to patrol the grounds within the jail. Patrol is also a noun. He failed to return from a patrol