prowl

verb

Meaning

Move stealthily or restlessly in search of prey, plunder, or an opportunity.

Examples

The security guard prowled the empty corridors of the museum all night.
A stray cat prowled the alleyway, hoping to find some leftover food.

Synonyms: roam, creep, stalk, skulk

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prowl

verb

Pronunciation: /praʊl/

Definition

Move stealthily or restlessly in search of prey, plunder, or an opportunity.

Examples

The security guard prowled the empty corridors of the museum all night.
A stray cat prowled the alleyway, hoping to find some leftover food.
Reporters prowled the streets looking for a scoop on the scandal.

How to Use prowl

prowl for (prepositional phrase): Searching specifically for something. — "The hungry bear prowled for fish along the riverbank."
prowl around (phrasal verb): Moving about a specific area in a stealthy way. — "Someone was prowling around the house late last night."

Synonyms of prowl

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