noun
Uncommon
patrolling
puh-TROH-lihng
Patrolling (noun) means the activity of moving through an area to guard or monitor it. Example: “Patrolling the coastline takes up most of the crew's shift.”
noun
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The activity of moving through an area to guard or monitor it.
"Patrolling the coastline takes up most of the crew's shift."
How to use patrolling
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe act of going on patrol.
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Word forms
- Plural
- patrollings
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_____ the coastline takes up most of the crew's shift.
Rhymes for patrolling
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What does “patrolling” mean?
The word “patrolling” means the activity of moving through an area to guard or monitor it. In plain terms, the act of going on patrol.
How do you pronounce “patrolling”?
“Patrolling” is pronounced puh-TROH-lihng (/pəˈtɹoʊlɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “patrolling” in a sentence?
Here is “patrolling” used in a sentence: “Patrolling the coastline takes up most of the crew's shift.”
What part of speech is “patrolling”?
“Patrolling” is a noun.
Is “patrolling” a common word?
“Patrolling” is an uncommon word in modern English.
