PATROLLING Synonyms
There are 13 hypernyms of the word patrolling. (close relations)
Definition of PATROLLING
Best Alternative Words for PATROLLING
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| monitoring | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the act of observing something (and sometimes keeping a record of it) | ||||||||
| surveying | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the practice of measuring angles and distances on the ground so that they can be accurately plotted on a map | ||||||||
| watching | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the act of observing; taking a patient look | ||||||||
| guarding | verbv | |||||||
noun • a person who keeps watch over something or someone • the person who lines up between the center and the tackles on the offensive line of a football team on the line of scrimmage • a device designed to prevent injury or accidents • a posture of defence in boxing or fencing • the person who plays the position of guard on a basketball team • a military unit serving to protect some place or person • a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc. • the duty of serving as a sentry • (American football) a position on the line of scrimmage between the center and the tackles • a position on a basketball team verb • to keep watch over • watch over or shield from danger or harm; protect • protect against a challenge or attack • take precautions in order to avoid some unwanted consequence | ||||||||
| policing | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the force of policemen and officers verb • maintain the security of by carrying out a patrol | ||||||||
| police | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the force of policemen and officers verb • maintain the security of by carrying out a patrol | ||||||||
