prowling
prowling is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, prowling is hyphenated as:
Definitions ofprowling
- To rove over, through, or about in a stealthy manner; especially, to search in, as for prey or booty.
Example: "It's tough to sneak vandalism into Wikipedia as there are plenty of other users prowling the Recent Changes page."
- To idle; to go about aimlessly.
Example: "That dandy has nothing better to do than prowl around town all day in his pinstripe suit."
- To collect by plunder.
Example: "to prowl money"
- The act of one who prowls.
Example: "nightly prowlings"
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