Definition of "reconnoitring" [reconnoitring]

• Present participle of reconnoitre. (verb)

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• "Upon a plain, and that plain covered with the high stalks of Jumna corn, not a mound of rising ground even to assist the view, reconnoitring is nearly nominal."
• "'reconnoitring' distinct from 'security' patrols, 133; strength of, 136; duties of commander, 136; transmission of despatches by, 138; must report to Headquarters as well as through ordinary channel, 140;"
• "Additionally, he was surrounded by doubles to fool the aerial drones reconnoitring the set."