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Definition prowl in British English

prowl verb

[intransitive/transitive] verb
/praʊl/
1

to move around an area in a quiet way, especially because you intend to do something bad

Example

a lion prowling through the jungle

Example

The police caught him prowling around the neighbourhood.

Synonyms and related words
pad sneak slink
2

to walk around in a very nervous or angry way

Example

He stood up and began to prowl around the room.

Synonyms and related words
walk wander stroll
Definition prowl in British English