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prowling

UK
/ˈpraʊlɪŋ/
US
/ˈpraʊlɪŋ/
prowling around

Translations

prowlinggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈpraʊlɪŋ/
US
/ˈpraʊlɪŋ/
The prowling cat moved silently through the garden.
Бродячий кот бесшумно двигался по саду.
Synonyms
roaming
lurking
skulking
creeping
slinking
stealthy
sneaking
wandering
prowlingnoun
UK
/ˈpraʊ.lɪŋ/
US
/ˈpraʊ.lɪŋ/
Used as an uncountable noun meaning the act of moving stealthily.
prowlverb

prowling

Gerund

prowled
Past Simple
prowled
Past Participle
prowling
Gerund
UK
/praʊl/
US
/praʊl/
The tiger prowled through the jungle, searching for prey.
Тигр рыскал по джунглям в поисках добычи.
He prowled the streets at night, looking for something to do.
Он бродил по улицам ночью, ища чем заняться.
Additional translations
шарить
Synonyms
stalk
meander
traverse
scout
wander
sneak
roam

Definitions

prowlinggerund / present participle
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.
prowlingnoun
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.
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.
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