English Explanatory Dictionary

prowl

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To rove over, through, or about in a stealthy manner; especially, to search in, as for prey or booty.
  2. To idle; to go about aimlessly.
  3. To collect by plunder.
noun
  1. The act of prowling.

Pronunciation

proul /pɹaʊl/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-prowl.wav /pɹoʊl/

Word forms

prowl prowls prowling prowled

Etymology

From Middle English prollen, of unknown origin.

Derived words

aprowl on the prowl prowl car prowler prowlingly
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