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patrolled

The correct spelling is patrolled.

How to pronounce patrolled

verb

IPA: /pəˈtɹəʊld/

Say it like: Pat-rol-led

The correct spelling is patrolled. To go the rounds along a chain of sentinels; to traverse a police district or beat. For example: "to patrol a beat"

Usage Examples

to patrol a beat

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To go the rounds along a chain of sentinels; to traverse a police district or beat.
  2. 2.To go the rounds of, as a sentry, guard, or policeman

adjective

  1. 1.Having regular patrols.

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