English dictionary

prowl

/pr/AU/l/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

the act of prowling (walking about in a stealthy manner)

noun.act

Source: WordNet 3.0
The act of prowling.

noun

Source: webster1913

move about in or as if in a predatory manner

verb.motion

Examples
The suspicious stranger prowls the streets of the town.

Source: WordNet 3.0
loiter about, with no apparent aim

verb.stative

Synonyms lurch

Source: WordNet 3.0
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