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prowl

noun verb

the act of prowling (walking about in a stealthy manner)

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Word length
5
Starts with
P
Ends with
L
Contains
RO
Scrabble score
10

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Pronunciation

pɹaʊl

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noun

  1. the act of prowling (walking about in a stealthy manner)

verb

  1. move about in or as if in a predatory manner

    “The suspicious stranger prowls the streets of the town”

verb

  1. loiter about, with no apparent aim

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Example Sentences

The suspicious stranger prowls the streets of the town

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