prowler

UK
/ˈpraʊlə/
US
/ˈpraʊlər/

Translations

prowlernoun
prowlers
pl
UK
/ˈpraʊlə/
US
/ˈpraʊlər/
The security cameras caught a prowler trying to break into the store.
Камеры наблюдения засняли вора, пытающегося проникнуть в магазин.
Additional translations
prowleradjective
UK
/ˈpraʊ.lə/
US
/ˈpraʊ.lɚ/
Used attributively before another noun to describe something intended to detect, deter, or relate to prowlers.

Definitions

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.