prowl — to move stealthily and restlessly, especially in search of prey or opportunity
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to move stealthily and restlessly, especially in search of prey or opportunity
Pronunciation (IPA): /praʊl/
Korean meaning: 먹이나 기회를 찾아 몰래 돌아다니다, 배회하다
Korean pronunciation: **프라**울
Example Sentences
- My stomach started prowling around 3 AM looking for leftover pizza.
- The lion prowled silently through the tall grass.
- She prowls the shopping mall every weekend, hunting for the perfect bargain.
prowl
VERB//praʊl//
to move stealthily and restlessly, especially in search of prey or opportunity
a large wild cat moves silently through the forest undergrowth with its body low to the ground. Its eyes are fixed intensely on a small rabbit grazing near a fallen log ahead. The cat carefully places each paw without making sound, muscles tensed and ready to spring. The rabbit remains unaware of the approaching danger, peacefully nibbling on grass. Other small forest creatures hide in the shadows, sensing the tension in the air. Birds perch motionless on branches above, watching the slow hunt unfold. the cat prowling stealthily in search of prey
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Middle English 'prollen' in the 14th century, originally meaning 'to search about' or 'wander in search of something.' Over time, it developed the specific sense of moving stealthily like a predator hunting for prey.
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📝Examples
“My stomach started prowling around 3 AM looking for leftover pizza.”
“The lion prowled silently through the tall grass.”
“She prowls the shopping mall every weekend, hunting for the perfect bargain.”
“Police cars prowl the neighborhood during late hours.”
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