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patrols

The word “patrols” has 2 syllables: pa-trols

It's pronounced as /pəˈtroʊlz/

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In the thesaurus, “patrols” has 50 synonyms and 6 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for patrols along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for patrols

Antonyms for patrols

Meanings of patrols

  • noun
    1. A going of the rounds along the chain of sentinels and between the posts, by a guard, usually consisting of three or four men, to insure greater security from attacks on the outposts.
    2. A movement, by a small body of troops beyond the line of outposts, to explore the country and gain intelligence of the enemy's whereabouts.
    3. The guards who go the rounds for observation; a detachment whose duty it is to patrol.
    4. Any perambulation of a particular line or district to guard it; also, the people thus guarding.
    5. A unit of a troop, usually defined by certain ranks or age groups within the troop.
  • verb
    1. To go the rounds along a chain of sentinels; to traverse a police district or beat.
    2. To go the rounds of, as a sentry, guard, or policeman.

Example Sentences

  • The security team patrols the building every hour.
  • The army patrols the border to prevent illegal entry.
  • At night, the guard patrols the museum to ensure nothing is disturbed.
  • The coast guard patrols the waters near the harbor.
  • A police officer patrols the park daily to keep it safe.

On this page you'll find 56 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to patrols, such as: abandons, administrates, attends, babies, babysits, battalions, chaperones.

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