Definition of Prowl

1. Verb. Move about in or as if in a predatory manner. "The men prowl for animals in the area"; "The suspicious stranger prowls the streets of the town"

Generic synonyms: Walk
Derivative terms: Prowler

2. Noun. The act of prowling (walking about in a stealthy manner).
Generic synonyms: Walk, Walking

3. Verb. Loiter about, with no apparent aim.

Definition of Prowl

1. v. t. To rove over, through, or about in a stealthy manner; esp., to search in, as for prey or booty.

2. v. i. To rove or wander stealthily, esp. for prey, as a wild beast; hence, to prey; to plunder.

3. n. The act of prowling.

Definition of Prowl

1. Verb. To be on the lookout for some prey. ¹

2. Verb. To be watching over something. ¹

3. Verb. To fanny about, seemingly aimlessly. ¹

4. Verb. To walk authoratively. ¹

5. Noun. (colloquial) The act of prowling. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Prowl

1. to move about stealthily [v -ED, -ING, -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Prowl

provostship
provostships
provosty
prow
prowar
prowd
prowdly
prower
prowess
prowesses
prowest
prowfishes
prowhaling
prowhite
prowl (current term)
prowl car
prowled
prowler
prowlers
prowlike
prowling
prowlingly
prowlings
prowls
proworker
prows
prox
prox.
proxemic

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