observe, check out, and look over carefully or inspect

boarding and inspecting a ship on the high seas

a customs official whose job is to search baggage or goods or vehicles for contraband or dutiable items

someone making a search or inquiry

search for something needed or desired

search as for concealed weapons by running the hands rapidly over the clothing and through the pockets

search (someone) for weapons or drugs by having the person remove their clothes

make a wide, sweeping search of

go through in search of something; search through someone's belongings in an unauthorized way