plural of scout
"The troop gathered to listen as their leaders briefed the scouts on the upcoming camping trip."
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of scout
"The scout runs ahead to check the path."
In plain English: To scout means to look around an area secretly to find out what is there before anyone else does.
"The team scouts new talent at local high school games every summer."
A worldwide youth movement with the aim of supporting young people in their physical, mental and spiritual development, so that they may play a constructive role in the society [http://www.scout.org/].
"Many teenagers join scouts to develop their character and contribute positively to their communities."