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prowl

The correct spelling is prowl.

How to pronounce prowl

/pɹaʊl/
noun

IPA: /pɹaʊl/

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The correct spelling is prowl. The act of prowling. For example: "I'm going on a midnight prowl."

Usage Examples

I'm going on a midnight prowl.

It's tough to sneak vandalism into Wikipedia as there are plenty of other users prowling the Recent Changes page.

That dandy has nothing better to do than prowl around town all day in his pinstripe suit.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.The act of prowling.

verb

  1. 1.To rove over, through, or about in a stealthy manner; especially, to search in, as for prey or booty.
  2. 2.To idle; to go about aimlessly.
  3. 3.To collect by plunder.

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