I. ˈprau̇(-ə)l verb
Etymology: Middle English prollen
Date: 14th century
intransitive verb
: to move about or wander stealthily in or as if in search of prey
transitive verb
: to roam over in a predatory manner
• prowl·er ˈprau̇-lər noun
II. noun
Date: 1803
: an act or instance of prowling
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- on the prowl