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Meaning of prowl

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

prowl

Pronunciation:/pɹaʊl/

noun

Definitions

  1. The act of prowling.

    Example: I'm going on a midnight prowl.

verb

Definitions

  1. To rove over, through, or about in a stealthy manner; especially, to search in, as for prey or booty.

    Example: It's tough to sneak vandalism into Wikipedia as there are plenty of other users prowling the Recent Changes page.

  2. To idle; to go about aimlessly.

    Example: That dandy has nothing better to do than prowl around town all day in his pinstripe suit.

  3. To collect by plunder.

    Example: to prowl money