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scout in Malay

pengakap

/ˈskɐʊ̯t//ˈskaʊ̯t/

scout in Malay: pengakap. In English, scout means a person sent out to gather and bring back information; especially, one employed in war to gain information about the enemy and ground.

Malay words for scout

member of the scout movement
pengakap

English meaning of scout

  1. noun A person sent out to gather and bring back information; especially, one employed in war to gain information about the enemy and ground.
  2. noun An act of scouting or reconnoitering.
  3. noun A member of any number of youth organizations belonging to the international scout movement, such as the Boy Scouts of America or Girl Scouts of the United States.
  4. noun A person who assesses or recruits others; especially, one who identifies promising talent on behalf of a sports team.

Full definition of scout

scout in a sentence

  • to scout an idea or an apology

Synonyms of scout

scout in other languages

Questions about scout in Malay

What is the meaning of scout in Malay?
Scout in Malay is pengakap.
Apakah maksud scout dalam bahasa Melayu?
Scout: pengakap.
What does scout mean in English?
Scout means a person sent out to gather and bring back information; especially, one employed in war to gain information about the enemy and ground.

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