noun
prowling
PROW-lihng
Prowling (noun) means the act of moving around stealthily, often in search of prey or a target. Example: “Residents reported prowling near the warehouse late at night.”
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The act of moving around stealthily, often in search of prey or a target.
"Residents reported prowling near the warehouse late at night."
How to use prowling
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe activity described by the verb "prowl" — sneaking around, often with bad intent.
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- Plural
- prowlings
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What does “prowling” mean?
The word “prowling” means the act of moving around stealthily, often in search of prey or a target. In plain terms, the activity described by the verb "prowl" — sneaking around, often with bad intent.
How do you pronounce “prowling”?
“Prowling” is pronounced PROW-lihng (/ˈpɹaʊlɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “prowling” in a sentence?
Here is “prowling” used in a sentence: “Residents reported prowling near the warehouse late at night.”
What part of speech is “prowling”?
“Prowling” is a noun.
