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prowler

/ˈpraʊlə/

/ˈpraʊlər/

Translations

prowlernoun

prowlers

/ˈpraʊlə/

/ˈpraʊlər/

rôdeurPersonne qui se déplace discrètement, souvent avec une intention criminelle.

The neighborhood watch was on high alert after reports of a prowler were made by several residents.

Le comité de quartier était en alerte après que plusieurs résidents eurent signalé un rôdeur.

Additional translations

prédateurSurtout pour un animal qui se déplace furtivement en chassant sa proie.

Synonyms

prowleradjective

/ˈpraʊ.lə/

/ˈpraʊ.lɚ/

Used attributively before another noun to describe something intended to detect, deter, or relate to prowlers.

anti-intrusionPour un dispositif de sécurité destiné à détecter ou à dissuader les rôdeurs.

The homeowner installed a prowler alarm on every window.

Le propriétaire a installé une alarme anti-intrusion à chaque fenêtre.

prowlernoun

A person who moves stealthily around a place, often with the intent to commit a crime, such as burglary.

The neighborhood watch was on high alert after reports of a prowler were made by several residents.

An animal that moves stealthily, especially while hunting its prey at night.

Owls are nocturnal prowlers, silently swooping down on unsuspecting rodents.

prowleradjective

Designed to detect or deter prowlers; relating to prowlers.

The homeowner installed a prowler alarm on every window.