prowl

/pɹaʊl/

Etymology

From Middle English prollen, of unknown origin.

prowl means the act of prowling. Lexicurio rates it Distinctive — a strength score of 69 out of 100.

prowl is pronounced /pɹaʊl/.

noun

To rove over, through, or about in a stealthy manner; especially, to search in, as for prey or booty.“Watch the lioness prowling in the shrubbery for zebras.”
To idle; to go about aimlessly.“That dandy has nothing better to do than prowl around town all day in his pinstripe suit.”
To collect by plunder.“to prowl money”