prowl


Definition: Meaning of, prowl in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / praʊl /

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Prsesent Past Past Participle
prowl prowled prowled
Present Participle Third Person Singular
prowling prowls
[intransitive and transitive]
  1. if an animal prowls, it moves around an area quietly, especially because it is hunting another animal
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  2. if someone prowls, they move around an area slowly and quietly, especially because they are involved in a criminal activity or because they are looking for something
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  1. be/go on the prowl (for something/somebody) if an animal is on the prowl, it is hunting
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  2. be/go on the prowl (for something/somebody) if someone is on the prowl, they are moving around different places, looking for an opportunity to do something
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prowl used in phrases

  • prowl car (noun)
    1. a car in which policemen cruise the streets; equipped with radiotelephonic communications to headquarters
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