frisking
/ˈfrɪskɪŋ/
noun
- The act of searching someone by quickly patting their clothing, usually to check for hidden weapons or illegal items.
- After the frisking, the man was allowed to board the plane.
- The police officer's frisking was thorough but professional.
- Security guards conducted a quick frisking of everyone entering the stadium.
Synonyms
verb
- Present participle of frisk: to search someone by patting their clothing; also, to leap or skip playfully.
- The officer is frisking the suspect for any dangerous objects.
- The lambs were frisking in the meadow without a care.
- She watched the guard frisking each bag at the entrance.