verb
- making a preliminary survey or exploration of an area, especially for military purposes
Usage: present participle of reconnoitre; primarily British spelling
Examples
- The soldiers spent the morning reconnoitring the enemy positions.
- Before the attack, they were reconnoitring the terrain for the best approach.
- The patrol was reconnoitring the border area for signs of activity.
- She was reconnoitring the building’s security before planning the mission.
- The team spent hours reconnoitring the mountain pass.
- They were quietly reconnoitring the camp from a safe distance.