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prowl

UK
/praʊl/
US
/praʊl/
prowl around

Translations

prowlnoun
prowls
pl
UK
/praʊl/
US
/praʊl/
The cat's nightly prowl often led it to new adventures.
Ночное бродяжничество кота часто приводило его к новым приключениям.
Additional translations
скитание
рыскание
Synonyms
sneak
scout
wander
roam
stalk
prowlverb
prowled
Past Simple
prowled
Past Participle
prowling
Gerund
UK
/praʊl/
US
/praʊl/
He prowled the streets at night, looking for something to do.
Он бродил по улицам ночью, ища чем заняться.
The tiger prowled through the jungle, searching for prey.
Тигр рыскал по джунглям в поисках добычи.
Additional translations
шарить
Synonyms
scout
traverse
meander
roam
stalk
sneak
wander
prowladjective
Used attributively in combinations like "prowl car" meaning a patrol car.

Definitions

prowlnoun
The act of moving stealthily or restlessly, especially in search of prey or something to steal.
The cat was on the prowl, silently stalking its prey in the garden.
prowlverb
To move around restlessly and stealthily, especially in search of prey or something to steal.
The cat prowled through the garden, looking for mice.
To move or roam quietly and secretly, as in search of something.
He prowled the streets at night, hoping to find inspiration for his novel.
prowladjective
Designating something that patrols or prowls, especially a police vehicle on routine patrol.
A prowl car cruised slowly down the street.
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