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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