perambulate

(pər am′byo̵̅o̅ lāt′, -byə-)

to walk through, over, around, etc., esp. in examining or inspecting
to walk around so as to officially inspect and maintain the boundary of (a forest, estate, etc.)

Origin: < L perambulatus, pp. of perambulare < per, through (see per) + ambulare, to walk

intransitive verb

to walk about; stroll

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See perambulate in American Heritage Dictionary 4

verb per·am·bu·lat·ed, per·am·bu·lat·ing, per·am·bu·lates

verb, transitive

verb, intransitive

To walk about; roam or stroll.

Origin:

Origin: Latin perambulāre, perambulāt-

Origin: : per-, per-

Origin: + ambulāre, to walk; see ambhi in Indo-European roots

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