Prowl ( verb , noun )

(As a verb)

Prowl ( verb )

1. To move around stealthily, especially for a predatory or dishonest purpose.
2. To move about restlessly or aimlessly.

Origin:

From middle english prowlen, from old english prowalian, from proto-germanic *prawalōną ("to prowl"), from proto-germanic *prawaz ("wild animal"), from proto-indo-european *preh₂wós ("wild animal").

Examples:

1. The lion prowled around the edge of the jungle, looking for its next prey.
2. She couldn't sleep, so she prowled around the house in the dark, trying to find something to do.
3. He prowled through the streets, looking for an opportunity to steal something.
4. The cat prowled around the room, stalking a mouse.
5. He prowled the internet, looking for information about his ex-girlfriend.

(As a noun)

Prowl ( noun )

1. To move around stealthily, especially for a predatory or dishonest purpose.
2. To move about restlessly or aimlessly.

Origin:

From middle english prowlen, from old english prowalian, from proto-germanic *prawalōną ("to prowl"), from proto-germanic *prawaz ("wild animal"), from proto-indo-european *preh₂wós ("wild animal").

Examples:

1. The lion prowled around the edge of the jungle, looking for its next prey.
2. She couldn't sleep, so she prowled around the house in the dark, trying to find something to do.
3. He prowled through the streets, looking for an opportunity to steal something.
4. The cat prowled around the room, stalking a mouse.
5. He prowled the internet, looking for information about his ex-girlfriend.