prowl

• اسم يدل على التنقل أو التجول بهدوء وخِفية أو بأسلوب predatory للبحث عن شيء أو شخص ما، أو للصيد أو التلصص.

A noun referring to the act of moving about in a stealthy, quiet, or predatory manner, often in search of something or someone.

1. Stealthy movementB2formal

   The act of moving around quietly and carefully, often in search of something or with a predatory intent.

   التحرك خلسة

   • The cat was on the prowl for mice.
   • Police officers were on the prowl for the suspect.
   • He went on a prowl through the dark alley.

   المرادفاتcreepingskulkingsneakingstalkingstealth

• فعل يدل على التحرك خفيةً أو بهدوء، غالبًا بحثًا عن فريسة أو بقصد الافتراس أو التلصص. ويُستعمل أيضًا للدلالة على التجول في مكان ما بحثًا عن شيء أو شخص دون لفت الانتباه.

A verb used to indicate the act of moving around stealthily or quietly, often in search of prey or with a predatory intent.

1. Move stealthily like a predatorB2formal

   To move around quietly and carefully, as if hunting or looking for something to attack.

   التسلل كالحيوان المفترس

   • The cat prowled through the tall grass, stalking a bird.
   • A wolf was seen prowling near the edge of the forest.
   • He prowled the streets late at night, looking for trouble.

   المرادفاتcreeplurkpadskulkslinksneakstalksteal

2. Wander aimlesslyB2informal

   To walk around without a clear purpose or direction, often in a restless or idle manner.

   التجوّل بلا هدف

   • Teenagers were prowling around the mall with nothing to do.
   • He spent the afternoon prowling the city streets.
   • She prowled around the house, unable to settle down.

   المرادفاتdriftmeanderrangeroamstraytraipsewander