Meaning & use
prowling
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Moving around quietly and stealthily, especially while searching for prey or an opportunity.
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The tiger was prowling through the tall grass, hunting for its next meal.
Security guards noticed someone prowling near the warehouse at midnight.
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Often used for animals hunting, but also for people moving suspiciously, especially with criminal intent.
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