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Grammar : Verb
Spell : ree-kuh-noi-ter, rek-uh-
Phonetic Transcription : ˌri kəˈnɔɪ tər, ˌrɛk ə-



Definition of reconnoitre

  • As in explore : verb investigate; survey
Example sentences :
  • With the first streak of day, the Doctor was up to reconnoitre the position of the enemy.
  • Extract from : « The Field of Ice » by Jules Verne
  • Next I thought it would be well to look abroad and reconnoitre once more.
  • Extract from : « Ranald Bannerman's Boyhood » by George MacDonald
  • Tom made a hasty breakfast, and then went outside to reconnoitre.
  • Extract from : « The Inn at the Red Oak » by Latta Griswold
  • He determined at last to reconnoitre again from the roof of the gallery.
  • Extract from : « The Inn at the Red Oak » by Latta Griswold
  • I'll reconnoitre while you go, and keep an eye on the front of the house.
  • Extract from : « Mistress Wilding » by Rafael Sabatini
  • Paul tried to reconnoitre by the keyhole, but it was closed.
  • Extract from : « The Knight Of Gwynne, Vol. II (of II) » by Charles James Lever
  • He and I were pulling alone in a little boat to reconnoitre.
  • Extract from : « The Arrow of Gold » by Joseph Conrad
  • Before he slackened speed he tried to look behind 155 to reconnoitre.
  • Extract from : « Nan of Music Mountain » by Frank H. Spearman
  • Then, Bob, I want you to ride into Oroville and reconnoitre.
  • Extract from : « Whispering Smith » by Frank H. Spearman
  • We had no alternative but to wait till it got out of the way; and we all alighted to reconnoitre.
  • Extract from : « Among the Pines » by James R. Gilmore

Synonyms for reconnoitre

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