prowl
Meaning
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- To rove over, through, or about in a stealthy manner; especially, to search in, as for prey or booty.
- To idle; to go about aimlessly.
- (obsolete) To collect by plunder.
Synonyms
roam about
kick about
prowl around
wander about
wander aimlessly
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Pronounced as (IPA)
/pɹaʊl/
Etymology
From Middle English prollen, of unknown origin.
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