What does PAT-DOWN. stand for?

What does PAT-DOWN. mean? We have 2 definitions. Read most used PAT-DOWN. meanings below.

FULL-BODY PAT-DOWN. — An invasive form of screening in which a screener uses his or her hands to search a passenger at a screening point. The procedure includes firm and direct contact with the passenger's breasts and geni
PAT-DOWN. — A form of physical search in which a screener uses his or her hands to determine if a passenger is carrying any weapons or other contraband.

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