Main Entry:

¹prowl

Pronunciation:

\ˈprau̇(-ə)l\

Function:

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