Prowling

verb

/ˈpɹaʊlɪŋ/

Word Frequency: 0.4

Definitions

1.verbTo 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."

2.verbTo idle; to go about aimlessly.

"That dandy has nothing better to do than prowl around town all day in his pinstripe suit."

3.verbTo collect by plunder.

"to prowl money"

4.nounThe act of one who prowls.

"nightly prowlings"

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