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prowling

PROW-lihng
noun
1
The act of moving around stealthily, often in search of prey or a target.
"Residents reported prowling near the warehouse late at night."

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In plain EnglishThe activity described by the verb "prowl" — sneaking around, often with bad intent.

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prowlings plural

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