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Rareprowling
The correct spelling is prowling.
How to pronounce prowling
verb
IPA: /ˈpɹaʊlɪŋ/
Say it like: Pro-wli-ng
The correct spelling is prowling. To rove over, through, or about in a stealthy manner; especially, to search in, as for prey or booty. For example: "It's tough to sneak vandalism into Wikipedia as there are plenty of other users prowling the Recent Changes page."
Usage Examples
“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.”
“to prowl money”
Meanings
verb
- 1.To rove over, through, or about in a stealthy manner; especially, to search in, as for prey or booty.
- 2.To idle; to go about aimlessly.
- 3.To collect by plunder.
noun
- 1.The act of one who prowls.
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