definition of
scout

[1] #1 scout v. [reconnoiter, reconnoitre] explore, often with the goal of finding something or somebody. wn

[2] #2 scout n. [lookout, lookout man, sentinel, sentry, watch, spotter, picket] a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event. wn

[3] #3 scout n. [Scout] a Boy Scout or Girl Scout. wn

[4] #4 scout n. [talent scout] someone employed to discover and recruit talented persons (especially in the worlds of entertainment or sports). wn

[5] #5 scout n. [pathfinder, guide] someone who can find paths through unexplored territory. wn