Outdoor Survival Vocabulary

noun a limp or awkward movement

verb to walk or move unsteadily, typically due to injury or physical difficulty

• The injured man had to hobble on crutches to get around.
• I saw her hobble over to the couch after a long day at work.
• He tried to hobble away from the fight but got caught up in it.
• The lack of funding will hobble the progress of the project.

noun a person who shares a mess or dining area, especially in a military or naval setting

• The captain assigned me a messmate to share my cabin with during the voyage.
• I was lucky to have a friendly messmate on the ship who kept me company.
• My messmate and I hit it off right away and became fast friends.
• In the journey of life, a good friend can be your messmate, always there to support you through the ups and downs.

noun a person who observes and reports on the movements of others

verb to observe or explore in order to obtain information

• The scout was tasked with surveying the land for potential camping sites.
• The scout found a great spot for our next camping trip.
• The scout scoped out the area and found a sweet spot for us to pitch our tents.
• She acted as a scout, gathering information on the competition before the big presentation.

noun SOS is a noun that stands for 'save our souls' or 'save our ship'. It is a distress signal used in emergencies to request help.

interjection SOS can also be considered an interjection when used as a cry for help or a distress signal.

• The ship sent out an SOS signal when it encountered a severe storm.
• I texted my friend an SOS when I needed help with my homework.
• I'm SOS-ing right now, can you come over and hang out?
• She felt like she was sending out an SOS in a crowded room, hoping someone would notice her distress.