prowls
Because it is a word with a single syllable, prowls is not hyphenated. The words that have a single syllable are called monosyllabic words.
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Definitions ofprowls
- 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"
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