prowling
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/ˈpɹaʊlɪŋ/
English
Definitions
verb
- To rove over, through, or about in a stealthy manner; especially, to search in, as for prey or booty.“It's tough to sneak vandalism into Wikipedia as there are plenty of other users prowling the Recent Changes page.”
- To idle; to go about aimlessly.“That dandy has nothing better to do than prowl around town all day in his pinstripe suit.”
- To collect by plunder.“to prowl money”
noun
- The act of one who prowls.“nightly prowlings”
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Synonyms
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