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patrols
noun(pa-trol)
the action of traversing a district or beat or of going the rounds along a chain of guards for observation or the maintenance of security
patrols
noun(pa-trol)
the person performing such an action
patrols
noun(pa-trol)
a unit of persons or vehicles employed for reconnaissance, security, or combat
patrols
verb(pa-trol)
to carry out a patrol
patrols
verb(pa-trol)
to carry out a patrol of
patrols
noun(pa-trol)
a branch of a navy that exercises guard and police functions
patrols
noun(pa-trol)
petty officers detailed to perform police duty while a ship is in port

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