Prowl /(?)/

Prowl

v. t.

imp. & p. p. Prowled; p. pr. & vb. n. Prowling

  1. To rove over, through, or about in a stealthy manner; esp., to search in, as for prey or booty.
    He prowls each place, still in new colors decked.
  2. To collect by plunder; as, to prowl money. [Obs.]

Prowl

v. i.
  1. To rove or wander stealthily, esp. for prey, as a wild beast; hence, to prey; to plunder.

Prowl

n.
  1. The act of prowling. [Colloq.]