Prowls Meaning in English
word · lemma: prowl
Definición
Moves quietly and carefully around a place, usually while hunting, searching for something, or planning to attack.
Uso & Matices
Often used for animals (especially cats) and sometimes for people acting secretly or suspiciously. Common with 'at night,' 'the streets,' or 'like a cat.' Not used for everyday movement—implies a hidden or hunting motive.
Spanish: merodeaPortuguese (BR): ronda - espreitaPortuguese (PT): ronda - espreitaChinese (Simplified): 潜行 - 徘徊Chinese (Traditional): 潛行 - 徘徊Hindi: घूमता है (शिकार के लिए)Arabic: يتسلل - يترصدBengali: ঘোরাফেরা করে - লুকিয়ে ঘোরেRussian: рыщет - крадётсяJapanese: うろつく - 忍び歩くVietnamese: rình rập - đi rón rénKorean: 어슬렁거리다 - 살금살금 돌아다니다Turkish: sinsi dolaşır - pusuya yatarak gezinirUrdu: چکر لگاتا ہے - دبے پاؤں گھومتا ہےIndonesian: mengendap - berkeliaran diam-diam
Oraciones de Ejemplo
The cat prowls through the garden every night.
basic
A tiger prowls in the shadows, looking for prey.
basic
He prowls the streets at night.
basic
She prowls around the house when she can't sleep, moving as quietly as a cat.
natural
Rumor has it that a thief prowls this neighborhood after midnight.
natural
The wolf prowls silently, waiting for the perfect moment to attack.
natural