noun
- A detachment used for security or reconnaissance.
- The activity of going around or through an area at regular intervals for security purposes.
- A group that goes through a region at regular intervals for the purpose of security.
verb
- Maintain the security of by carrying out a patrol.
- synonyms: police
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