Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
prowling
verb
/ˈpraʊlɪŋ/
Definition
The act of moving stealthily or secretly, often in search of prey or something to steal.
Examples
- The cat was prowling through the garden at night, looking for mice.
- The detective spent hours prowling the streets in search of clues.
- After dark, the children would enjoy prowling around the neighborhood, pretending to be explorers.
Meaning
Prowling refers to the behavior of searching or roaming around quietly and cautiously, usually in a way that suggests a hunt or investigation.
Synonyms
- Stalking
- Roaming
- Wandering
- Scouting
