1. A detachment used for security or reconnaissance 
2. The activity of going around or through an area at regular intervals for security purposes 
3. A group that goes through a region at regular intervals for the purpose of security

1. Maintain the security of by carrying out a patrol
   - police

Derived forms: patrolling, patrols, patrolled

See also: patroller

Type of: detachment, force, guard, personnel, protection

Encyclopedia: Patrol

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