prowl car

noun

Definition of prowl car

: squad car

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If an offender has had success prowling cars in a particular area, chances are that person will return. — Gene Balk / Fyi Guy, The Seattle Times, "Nearly half of Seattle property crime involves a motor vehicle," 23 Oct. 2018

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