Moving stealthily is an action that involves moving slowly and quietly in order to avoid detection. TIPTOE, PROWL, SIDLE, SNEAK, EDGE, CREEP, STEAL, SLINK, INCH, tippytoe, and SKULK are all words that describe this action. TIPTOE is a verb meaning to walk on one's toes without making any noise. PROWL is a verb meaning to move around in a stealthy or suspicious manner. SIDLE is a verb meaning to move sideways or obliquely. SNEAK is a verb meaning to move or act in a furtive, stealthy, or surreptitious way. EDGE is a verb meaning to move gradually or cautiously. CREEP is a verb meaning to move slowly and carefully, especially in order to avoid being noticed. STEAL is a verb meaning to take something without permission or legal right. SLINK is a verb meaning to move stealthily or furtively. INCH is a verb meaning to move or advance very slowly or gradually. Tippytoe is a verb meaning to walk on one's toes, especially in order to move quietly. SKULK is a verb meaning to move around in a stealthy or furtive manner.