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Definition of prowl

prowl

/praʊl/
prowl
Plural:prowls
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Adjective:prowling
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Past Simple:prowled
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Past Participle:prowled
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Present Participle:prowling
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• verb

1

To move about stealthily, quietly, or restlessly, especially in search of prey or something to steal.

Example

"Wolves often prowl the edges of the forest during the quiet hours of the night."

2

To pace or wander around a room or area in a restless, anxious, or vigilant manner.

Example

"The coach prowled the sidelines throughout the tense final quarter of the game."

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• noun

1

An act of moving stealthily or restlessly in search of prey, plunder, or opportunity (most commonly used in the phrase 'on the prowl').

Example

"The neighborhood cat was out on the prowl through the garden at dusk."

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• Rhymes for prowl

• Nearby Words

prowar
prowess
prowfish
prowl
prowler
proximity
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Prowl. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/prowl
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