prowl
/praʊl/verb
उच्चारण प्राउल
(शिकार की तलाश में) दबे पाँव घूमना, घात लगाकर घूमना
Core word
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[I, T] (+ adv./prep.) | ~ sth
(of an animal) to move quietly and carefully around an area, especially when hunting
(शिकार की तलाश में) दबे पाँव घूमना, घात लगाकर घूमना
- The tiger prowled through the long grass.
- Wolves prowled the forest at night.
- A leopard prowled the edge of the village at night.
+ 2 more examples
- The cat prowled around the garden looking for birds.
- Lions prowl the plains at dusk looking for prey.
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[I, T] (+ adv./prep.) | ~ sth
(of a person) to move quietly around an area, especially with the intention of committing a crime
(अपराध के इरादे से) चुपके से मँडराना
- A man was seen prowling around the houses late at night.
- Police warned residents about thieves who prowl the lanes at night.
- Burglars prowl the area when the houses are empty.
+ 2 more examples
- A stranger was seen prowling outside the school gate.
- Guards were sent to prowl the building after the alarm.
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[I, T] + adv./prep. | ~ sth
to walk around a room or an area, especially because you are bored, anxious or cannot relax
(बेचैनी में) इधर-उधर चक्कर लगाना
- He prowled around the house, unable to sleep.
- The nervous player prowled the dressing room before the final.
- He prowled the platform while waiting for the delayed train.
+ 2 more examples
- Unable to focus, she prowled the corridors before her interview.
- The coach prowled the sidelines, shouting instructions.
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[sing.]
the act of moving quietly around an area, especially when hunting
दबे पाँव घूमना, शिकार की तलाश
- a leopard on a night-time prowl
- A cat on the prowl crept along the garden wall.
- The tiger was on the prowl before sunrise.
+ 2 more examples
- Thieves are on the prowl in the area, so lock your doors.
- A fox was on the prowl near the chicken coop.
¶Idioms 1
(be/go) on the prowl
(of an animal or a person) moving quietly and carefully, hunting or looking for something
शिकार या किसी चीज़ की तलाश में घूमना
- There was a fox on the prowl near the chicken shed.
- Thieves are on the prowl in crowded markets during the festival season.