1. to move about stealthily or restlessly, especially in search of something

1. an act of prowling; a stealthy search or patrol

Examples

• The cat prowled through the garden looking for mice.
• Security guards prowl the building at night.
• Lions prowl the savanna in search of prey.
• He went on a prowl around the neighborhood.
• The detective decided to prowl the area for clues.
• Teenagers often prowl the mall on weekends.
• The wolf began its nightly prowl through the forest.