prowl

US /praʊl/
UK /praʊl/
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1.

to move around quietly in a place trying not to be seen or heard, for example when hunting

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The lion began to prowl through the tall grass, searching for prey.
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He was seen prowling around the building late at night.
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an act of moving around stealthily, especially in search of prey or plunder

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The cat's silent prowl through the garden was almost imperceptible.
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The police were on the prowl for the escaped suspect.
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