Topic: MILITARY
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patrol2
1 [uncountable and countable] when someone goes around different parts of an area at regular times to check that there is no trouble or danger 
The security forces increased their patrols in the area.
The security forces increased their patrols in the area.2 [countable]PMSCP a group of police, soldiers, vehicles, planes etc sent out to search a particular area : a US border patrol
a US border patrol patrol boat/car (=used by the army or police)
3 [countable]DL a small group of boy scouts or Guides
