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prowl

1 of 2verb
/praʊl/
Forms:prowls,prowling,prowled,prowled
1

to move stealthily and with intent, especially by a predatory animal

2

to roam about without a specific purpose

  • The cat liked to prowl around the neighborhood at night.
  • He would often prowl the streets, lost in thought.
  • The detective would prowl the city in search of clues.
  • Teenagers would prowl the mall, looking for something to do.
  • Security guards prowl the premises to ensure safety.
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