— prowlingly , adv.
/prowl/ , v.i.
1. to rove or go about stealthily, as in search of prey, something to steal, etc.
v.t.
2. to rove over or through in search of what may be found: The cat prowled the alleys in search of food.
n.
3. act of prowling.
4. on the prowl , in the act of prowling; searching stealthily: The cat is on the prowl for mice.
[ 1350-1400; ME prollen ]
Syn. 1. roam. See lurk .