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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."

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In plain EnglishThe activity described by the verb "prowl" — sneaking around, often with bad intent.

Word forms

prowlings plural

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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.

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