Definition of PERAMBULATE

perambulate

Meanings

Verb

  • make an official inspection on foot of (the bounds of a property)
    • "Selectmen are required by law to perambulate the bounds every five years"
  • walk with no particular goal
  • To walk about, roam or stroll; to ambulate.
  • To inspect (an area) on foot.

Origin / Etymology

Borrowed from Latin perambulō, perambulātus.

Synonyms

walk about, walk around

Scrabble Score: 17

perambulate is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
perambulate is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
perambulate is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 22

perambulate is a valid Words With Friends word