prowl car
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of prowl car
An Americanism dating back to 1935–40
Example Sentences
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Policing was "relaxed," at best, with two officers sitting in each prowl car and driving aimlessly around the streets.
From Economist • Aug. 30, 2013
Radio Actor Donn Reed, who originated the show, spends his nights riding a Culver City, Calif, prowl car to make on-the-spot recordings of police investigations, arrests and interrogations.
From Time Magazine Archive
In a big city, no prowl car can possibly lug enough warrants.
From Time Magazine Archive
The detectives leaped out of the prowl car, sprinted two more blocks on foot, roaring at the boys to halt.
From Time Magazine Archive
As soon as the prowl car gets here, we'll take you right on down to St. Vincent's.
From The Impossibles by Garrett, Randall
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