Prowl: meaning, definitions and examples

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prowl

 

[ praสŠl ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

moving stealthily

To prowl means to move around quietly and secretly, often in search of something. It implies a sense of stealth, as if one is trying not to be noticed. This term is often used to describe the behavior of animals, particularly predators, as they stalk their prey. Humans can also prowl, especially in contexts where they may be behaving suspiciously or in a predatory manner. The word evokes imagery of careful, deliberate movement.

Synonyms

skulk, sneak, stalk

Examples of usage

  • The cat prowled around the garden looking for mice.
  • He prowled the streets late at night searching for trouble.
  • The detective prowled the area for clues.

Translations

Translations of the word "prowl" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น vagar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค˜เฅ‚เคฎเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช streifen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ berkeliaran

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑะปัƒะบะฐั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ bล‚ฤ…kaฤ‡ siฤ™

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅพ˜ๅพŠใ™ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท errer

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ merodear

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท dolaลŸmak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฐฐํšŒํ•˜๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูŠุชุฌูˆู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tรกpat

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ blรบdiลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅพ˜ๅพŠ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ tavati

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ vandra

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบะตะทัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒฎแƒ•แƒ”แƒ•แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ gษ™zmษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ merodear

Etymology

The word 'prowl' originates from the Middle English 'proulen', which is believed to be derived from the root of the word 'proud', referring to a proud or haughty movement, similar to how a cat or a predator might carry itself while stalking. The term reflects behaviors that involve stealth and cunning, often associated with hunting or searching. Its usage has evolved over time, moving from a more general meaning related to confident movement to a more specific context that often involves secrecy or stealth. The modern definition emphasizes the careful, slow movement associated with a predator on the hunt, connecting human behavior to animalistic instincts.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #27,238, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.