prowl
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.”
How to use prowl
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishMoving around quietly, often with predatory or suspicious intent.
Word forms
prowled past tense, prowls plural, prowls singular
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The tiger _____ through the tall grass, stalking its prey.
Etymology
From Middle English prollen, of uncertain origin.
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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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