A person sent out to gain and bring in tidings; especially, one employed in war to gain information about the enemy and ground. / An act of scouting or reconnoitering.

(Scotland) To pour forth a liquid forcibly, especially excrement.

plural of scout

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of scout

A member of any of various scouting organizations. / A member of one of several army units, such as the Selous Scouts or the Arunachal Scouts.

A nickname, used for both genders.

(Scouting) The Boy Scout movement.

present participle of scout out

(Scouting) The collective activities of Sea Scouts, members of the Scouting movement with a particular emphasis on boating and water-based activities.

(Scouting) A program within Scouting which caters for young people with special needs.