outrider
/ˈaʊt ˌraɪdər/
noun
- A person who rides ahead of or alongside a vehicle, especially as an escort or guard.
- The president's motorcade was led by two outriders on motorcycles.
- The outrider signaled the convoy to slow down as they approached the bridge.
- In medieval times, an outrider would scout the road ahead for danger.
- A person who rides out to explore or patrol an area.
- The army sent an outrider to survey the enemy's position.
- Each morning, the outrider would circle the camp to check for tracks.
- The outrider returned with news of a water source nearby.