1. (v. t.) To rove over, through, or about in a stealthy manner; esp., to search in, as for prey or booty.

2. (v. t.) To collect by plunder; as, to prowl money.

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

4. (n.) The act of prowling.

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