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prowling
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/ˈpraʊlɪŋ/
US
/ˈpraʊlɪŋ/
prowling around
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prowling
gerund / present participle
UK
/ˈpraʊlɪŋ/
US
/ˈpraʊlɪŋ/
Translations
бродячий
The prowling cat moved silently through the garden.
Бродячий кот бесшумно двигался по саду.
Definitions
Moving stealthily or restlessly, often in search of prey or something to exploit.
The prowling cat moved silently through the garden, its eyes fixed on the unsuspecting bird.
Synonyms
roaming
lurking
skulking
creeping
slinking
stealthy
sneaking
wandering
prowling
noun
UK
/ˈpraʊ.lɪŋ/
US
/ˈpraʊ.lɪŋ/
Used as an uncountable noun meaning the act of moving stealthily.
Definitions
The act or practice of moving stealthily in search of prey or something to exploit.
Nighttime prowling is common among big cats in the savannah.
prowl
verb
prowling
Gerund
prowled
Past Simple
prowled
Past Participle
prowling
Gerund
UK
/praʊl/
US
/praʊl/
Translations
рыскать
The tiger prowled through the jungle, searching for prey.
Тигр рыскал по джунглям в поисках добычи.
бродить
He prowled the streets at night, looking for something to do.
Он бродил по улицам ночью, ища чем заняться.
Additional translations
шарить
Definitions
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.
Synonyms
stalk
meander
traverse
scout
wander
sneak
roam
prowl
noun
Definitions
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.
prowl
adjective
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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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