patrolling

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Verb patrol has 1 sense

patrol, police - maintain the security of by carrying out a control
--₁ is one way to guard

Derived forms: noun patrol₃, noun patrol₂, noun patrol₁, noun patroller₁
Sample sentences:
The men patrol the area for animals
The men patrol for animals in the area

Definitions from the Web

Term: Patrolling

Part of Speech: Noun, Verb

Sense 1: Noun

Definition: The act of regularly moving through an area or route in order to maintain security, enforce regulations, or monitor for potential dangers.

Example Sentence: The patrolling of the neighborhood by the police officers has helped in reducing crime rates.

Sense 2: Verb

Definition: To regularly move through an area or route in order to maintain security, enforce regulations, or monitor for potential dangers.

Example Sentence: The security guards have been patrolling the premises to ensure the safety of the building.

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