prowl

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prowl  /ˈpraʊl/ ? Meaning of "prowl"

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Definition(s):

  1. (n) the act of prowling (walking about in a stealthy manner)
  2. (v) move about in or as if in a predatory manner
  3. (v) loiter about, with no apparent aim

Derived Word(s)

prowler

Usage(s):

  1. But it doesn't matter, because she had the musk of a creature on the prowl and the skill to convince audiences of her beauty.
  2. Like most teens, the guys are always on the prowl for girls to pick up.
  3. While doing so you prowl through some gloriously detailed, beautifully gloomy factories and labs and shattered cityscapes.

Quotes

  1. "Communities are fed up with street prostitution -- sexual activity taking place in their parks and playgrounds, condoms and discarded needles littering the streets and innocent women mistakenly targeted and abused by men on the prowl," Coaker...
    on May 11, 2007 By: Vernon Coaker Source: Reuters UK

  2. "I have always reacted negatively to those who with their snotty noses and erotic fantasies prowl into others' lives," Putin said.
    on Apr 18, 2008 By: Vladimir Putin Source: Reuters

  3. "I think she would be ...... very wise, with Labor and Liberal on the prowl on issues like this and (when) she's been champion of probity in politics, to clear the decks, get into the Senate campaign and make way," Senator Brown said. "She...
    on Jul 7, 2010 By: Bob Brown Source: Ninemsn

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