Prowl
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Stealthy Movement
'Prowl' implies moving quietly and carefully to avoid being seen or heard, often by a predator. The lioness prowled through the tall grass, unseen by her prey.
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Intent to Find
When 'prowling,' one is usually searching for something specific, like an animal looking for food. She prowled the library, looking for the rare book.
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Quiet Surveillance
'Prowl' can be used to describe someone observing an area without wanting to be noticed. He prowled around the party, listening in on conversations.