Prowl
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /pɹaʊl/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Prowl is a verb meaning (ambitransitive) To rove over, through, or about in a stealthy manner; especially, to search in, as for prey or booty.
Meaning
(ambitransitive) To rove over, through, or about in a stealthy manner; especially, to search in, as for prey or booty.
More Meanings
- (intransitive) To idle; to go about aimlessly.
- (transitive, obsolete) To collect by plunder.
- (colloquial) The act of prowling.
Example Sentences
to prowl money
I'm going on a midnight prowl.
He prowls each place, still in new colours decked.
Watch the lioness prowling in the shrubbery for zebras.
Word Forms
- prowls
- prowling
- prowled
Synonyms for prowl
Depending on context, synonyms include lurch, skulk.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include lurch, skulk, proul, proll, rout, piroot.
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