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Prowl (verb) means to move about quietly and stealthily, especially while hunting or searching for something. Example: “The tiger prowled through the tall grass, stalking its prey.”
verb
1
To move about quietly and stealthily, especially while hunting or searching for something.
"The tiger prowled through the tall grass, stalking its prey."
"A suspicious man was seen prowling around the parked cars."
noun
1
The act of prowling, especially as in the phrase "on the prowl."
"The cat went out on the prowl after dark."
How to use prowl
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishMoving around quietly, often with predatory or suspicious intent.
Common pairings
on the prowl
prowl the streets
prowling around
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Word forms
- Plural
- prowls
- Third person singular
- prowls
- Past tense
- prowled
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Etymology
From Middle English prollen, of uncertain origin.
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Rhymes for prowl
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What does “prowl” mean?
The word “prowl” means to move about quietly and stealthily, especially while hunting or searching for something. In plain terms, moving around quietly, often with predatory or suspicious intent.
How do you pronounce “prowl”?
“Prowl” is pronounced prowl (/pɹaʊl/ in IPA).
How do you use “prowl” in a sentence?
Here is “prowl” used in a sentence: “The tiger prowled through the tall grass, stalking its prey.”
What part of speech is “prowl”?
Depending on how it is used, “prowl” can be a verb and a noun.
Where does the word “prowl” come from?
The word “prowl” comes from Middle English. From Middle English prollen, of uncertain origin.
How many meanings does “prowl” have?
“Prowl” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to move about quietly and stealthily, especially while hunting or searching for something.
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