Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
prowl
verb
/praʊl/
Definition
To move around quietly and secretly in search of something.
Examples
- The cat began to prowl around the garden in the moonlight.
- He would prowl the streets at night, looking for adventure.
- The detective prowl around the scene of the crime for clues.
Meaning
Prowl generally refers to the act of roaming or wandering stealthily, often with the intent of hunting or looking for something.
Synonyms
- stalk
- skulk
- roam
- linger
- wander
