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prowl
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noun (n)
- the act of prowling (walking about in a stealthy manner)(noun.act)source: wordnet30
- The act of prowling.(noun)source: webster1913
verb (v)
- move about in or as if in a predatory manner(verb.motion)Example:
The suspicious stranger prowls the streets of the town.
source: wordnet30 - To rove over, through, or about in a stealthy manner; esp., to search in, as for prey or booty.(verb)source: webster1913
- To rove or wander stealthily, esp. for prey, as a wild beast; hence, to prey; to plunder.(verb)source: webster1913
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