Definition of "reconnoitre" in Englisch

verb

1. (transitive, intransitive, military) To perform a reconnaissance (of an area; an enemy position); to scout with the aim of gaining information.

   • Our scout will reconnoitre the path ahead of our troops.

2. (obsolete) To recognise.

noun

1. An act or instance of reconnoitring.

   • The pilot reported the findings of his reconnoitre.