scout
/skaʊt/
noun
- A member of the Scout movement, a worldwide youth organization that teaches outdoor skills, teamwork, and community service.
- My son joined the scouts and learned how to tie knots and build a campfire.
- The scouts collected food for the local food bank last weekend.
- She earned a badge for first aid as a scout.
- A person sent ahead to gather information, especially in a military or exploration context.
- The scout reported that the trail was safe to travel.
- In the old west, a scout would look for water and game.
- The army sent a scout to check the enemy's position.
- A person who looks for talented people, such as athletes, actors, or musicians, for a team or organization.
- A baseball scout spotted him playing in a small-town game.
- The talent scout offered her a contract after her performance.
- The record label's scout searches for new singers at local clubs.
verb
- To explore or examine an area to gather information.
- He scouted the neighborhood for the best route to school.
- We scouted the park before choosing a spot for the picnic.
- The team scouted the opponent's plays by watching old videos.
- To look for talented people to recruit.
- She scouts local art shows for new painters to feature.
- The coach scouts high school games for promising players.
- The agency scouts models at fashion events.
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