Category:Prowl

Prowl, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Prowled; p. pr. & vb. n. Prowling.] Etym: [oe. prollen to search about; of uncertain origin, perh. for proglen, A dim. of prog to beg, or proke to poke. Cf. Proke.]

1. To rove over, through, or about in a stealthy manner; esp., to Search in, as for prey or booty. He prowls each place, still in new colors decked. Sir p. Sidney.

2. To collect by plunder; as, to prowl money. [obs.]

Prowl Prowl, v. i.

Defn: to rove or wander stealthily, esp. for prey, as a wild beast; Hence, to prey; to plunder.

Prowl Prowl, n.

Defn: the act of prowling. [colloq.] Smart.