Definitions for "frisking"
The act or process of searching someone for concealed weapons.
the act of searching someone for concealed weapons or illegal drugs
Frisking is a “patdown” of a person's outer clothing wherein a police officer or other law enforcement agent runs his or her hands along the outer garments to detect any concealed weapons or other contraband.
Process of monitoring personnel for contamination. Frisking can be performed with hand-held survey instruments, automated monitoring devices or by a Radiological Control Technician.