Definition of "reconnoiter" in Anglais

verb

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

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

noun

1. (American spelling) An act or instance of reconnoitering.

   • The pilot reported the findings of his reconnoiter.