Wolf
noun
A wild carnivorous mammal which is the largest member of the dog family, often hunts in packs and can be found mainly in remote parts of North America, Eurasia, and North Africa.
We heard a wolf howling in the distance.
Often appears as...
- wolf pack
- lone wolf
verb
To eat something quickly and eagerly.
He wolfed down his food as if he hadn't eaten in days.
Often appears as...
- wolf down food
- wolf down dinner
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Colloquial
noun
A person who is very aggressive or predatory in nature.
He was known in the business world as a wolf, always ready to take over smaller companies.
Often appears as...
- corporate wolf
- predatory wolf
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Disapproving
Colloquial
noun
In fables and fairy tales, a character that is often dangerous or wicked.
In 'Little Red Riding Hood', the wolf disguises itself as Red's grandmother.
Often appears as...
- big bad wolf
- fairy-tale wolf
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Literary
noun
In the expression 'a wolf in sheep's clothing', someone who appears to be friendly but is really dangerous.
Be careful with him, he's a wolf in sheep's clothing.
Usage tips
Disapproving
Idiomatic
noun
A wild carnivorous mammal which is the largest member of the dog family, often hunts in packs and can be found mainly in remote parts of North America, Eurasia, and North Africa.
We heard a wolf howling in the distance.
Often appears as...
- wolf pack
- lone wolf
verb
To eat something quickly and eagerly.
He wolfed down his food as if he hadn't eaten in days.
Often appears as...
- wolf down food
- wolf down dinner
Usage tips
Colloquial
noun
A person who is very aggressive or predatory in nature.
He was known in the business world as a wolf, always ready to take over smaller companies.
Often appears as...
- corporate wolf
- predatory wolf
Usage tips
Disapproving
Colloquial
noun
In fables and fairy tales, a character that is often dangerous or wicked.
In 'Little Red Riding Hood', the wolf disguises itself as Red's grandmother.
Often appears as...
- big bad wolf
- fairy-tale wolf
Usage tips
Literary
noun
In the expression 'a wolf in sheep's clothing', someone who appears to be friendly but is really dangerous.
Be careful with him, he's a wolf in sheep's clothing.
Usage tips
Disapproving
Idiomatic
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Pro Tip 1/3Pack Animals
Wolves are social animals; 'wolf pack' emphasizes teamwork or aggression.
Their football team is like a wolf pack on the field.
Pro Tip 2/3Lone Wolf
'Lone wolf' refers to someone who prefers to be alone, avoiding company.
He's a lone wolf and doesn't hang out with us much.
Pro Tip 3/3Animal Symbolism
Wolves often symbolize freedom, instinct, or wildness in cultural references.
She has the spirit of a wolf, untamed and free.
Pro Tip 1/3Pack Animals
Wolves are social animals; 'wolf pack' emphasizes teamwork or aggression.
Their football team is like a wolf pack on the field.
Pro Tip 2/3Lone Wolf
'Lone wolf' refers to someone who prefers to be alone, avoiding company.
He's a lone wolf and doesn't hang out with us much.
Pro Tip 3/3Animal Symbolism
Wolves often symbolize freedom, instinct, or wildness in cultural references.
She has the spirit of a wolf, untamed and free.
Pro Tip 1/3Pack Animals
Wolves are social animals; 'wolf pack' emphasizes teamwork or aggression.
Their football team is like a wolf pack on the field.
Pro Tip 2/3Lone Wolf
'Lone wolf' refers to someone who prefers to be alone, avoiding company.
He's a lone wolf and doesn't hang out with us much.
Pro Tip 3/3Animal Symbolism
Wolves often symbolize freedom, instinct, or wildness in cultural references.
She has the spirit of a wolf, untamed and free.
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A brief history of dogs...
their genetic traits were passed on, gradually breeding tamer wolves in areas near human populations. Over time humans found a multitude of uses for these docile wolves. They helped to track and hunt prey, and might have served as sentinels to guard camps and warn of approaching enemies.
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Moral behavior in...
And so deep down, our nature is actually nasty. I think it's a very unfair image for the wolf. The wolf is, after all, a very cooperative animal. And that's why many of you have a dog at home, which has all these characteristics also. And it's really unfair to humanity,
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How to live and act (and...
framework should be I believe that it should be be the intrapreneur of your own life it may seem somewhat surprising because intrapreneurs are stereotyped as lone wolves pioneers as individuals
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Daughter Wolf Sneaks...
So, the alpha couple will actively discourage last year's offspring from mating. But one of their daughters has other ideas. Skulking behind the pack is a lone male wolf.
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ONE HOUR of Amazing...
these younger wolves are his pups from previous years in fact they still lick at his mouth to be fed like they did when they were small it's so rare to see this
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The Largest Falcon in...
high arctic last summer they failed to raise any young a pack of white wolves also live in this cold desolate place last year they were luckier than the
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Wolf Pack Hunts A Hare PIPE...
and success means raising the next generation. To do that here, the wolves must work together. So, the young are raised not only by their parents
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Baby Bison Takes on Wolf...
wolf has spotted him this tiny island offers no escape but apparently our calf is no ordinary calf hopelessly outmatched to the courage of
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Best Wild Animal Chases...
to do that here the wolves must work together so the young are raised not only by their parents but by their aunts and uncles as well
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Meet the White Wolf Pack...
these yearling wolves have a lot to learn they still have puppy-like traits particularly this one she's quite a character
Video examples
A brief history of dogs...
their genetic traits were passed on, gradually breeding tamer wolves in areas near human populations. Over time humans found a multitude of uses for these docile wolves. They helped to track and hunt prey, and might have served as sentinels to guard camps and warn of approaching enemies.
Video examples
Moral behavior in...
And so deep down, our nature is actually nasty. I think it's a very unfair image for the wolf. The wolf is, after all, a very cooperative animal. And that's why many of you have a dog at home, which has all these characteristics also. And it's really unfair to humanity,
Video examples
How to live and act (and...
framework should be I believe that it should be be the intrapreneur of your own life it may seem somewhat surprising because intrapreneurs are stereotyped as lone wolves pioneers as individuals
Video examples
Daughter Wolf Sneaks...
So, the alpha couple will actively discourage last year's offspring from mating. But one of their daughters has other ideas. Skulking behind the pack is a lone male wolf.
Video examples
ONE HOUR of Amazing...
these younger wolves are his pups from previous years in fact they still lick at his mouth to be fed like they did when they were small it's so rare to see this
Video examples
The Largest Falcon in...
high arctic last summer they failed to raise any young a pack of white wolves also live in this cold desolate place last year they were luckier than the
Video examples
Wolf Pack Hunts A Hare PIPE...
and success means raising the next generation. To do that here, the wolves must work together. So, the young are raised not only by their parents
Video examples
Baby Bison Takes on Wolf...
wolf has spotted him this tiny island offers no escape but apparently our calf is no ordinary calf hopelessly outmatched to the courage of
Video examples
Best Wild Animal Chases...
to do that here the wolves must work together so the young are raised not only by their parents but by their aunts and uncles as well
Video examples
Meet the White Wolf Pack...
these yearling wolves have a lot to learn they still have puppy-like traits particularly this one she's quite a character
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Quote examples
Haniel Long
American Author
A gang is the same as a wolf pack; gang members do not use their energies in friendship with one another, for they do not know what friendship is. If they are united, it is by the common bond of a desire to attack their world.
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Jon Seda
American Actor
If I were in a situation where I had to meet a pack of wolves and my family is with me, I'm going to be scared, but I'm not going to hide behind my son to protect me. They're going to hide behind me.
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Ginuwine
American Actor
I didn't have my mom or my dad or cousins or anybody to guide me. I was around a whole bunch of wolves... I was just like, 'Lord, just guide me and weed these snakes out of my life.
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Bebe Buell
American Model
I got involved in Liv's career because I didn't want to throw my daughter to the wolves of the Hollywood world when she was so young.
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Ruben Neves
Portuguese Athlete
I feel the wolf is a very competitive animal, very intelligent. He works hard to achieve his goals and protects his family.
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Carson Daly
American Entertainer
You know, I'm cursed with morals. I was raised a certain way. I wish I wasn't. I wish I was raised by wolves.
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Raul Jimenez
Mexican Footballer
Wolves paid £30m for me, and if they sell me it'll surely be for more.
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Liam Neeson
Irish Actor
In real life, wolves will do anything to avoid contact with mankind.
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Thomas Fuller
English Clergyman
It is madness for sheep to talk peace with a wolf.
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Denis Leary
American Actor
Wolfhounds helped kill off the wolves in Ireland.
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Haniel Long
American Author
A gang is the same as a wolf pack; gang members do not use their energies in friendship with one another, for they do not know what friendship is. If they are united, it is by the common bond of a desire to attack their world.
Quote examples
Jon Seda
American Actor
If I were in a situation where I had to meet a pack of wolves and my family is with me, I'm going to be scared, but I'm not going to hide behind my son to protect me. They're going to hide behind me.
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Ginuwine
American Actor
I didn't have my mom or my dad or cousins or anybody to guide me. I was around a whole bunch of wolves... I was just like, 'Lord, just guide me and weed these snakes out of my life.
Quote examples
Bebe Buell
American Model
I got involved in Liv's career because I didn't want to throw my daughter to the wolves of the Hollywood world when she was so young.
Quote examples
Ruben Neves
Portuguese Athlete
I feel the wolf is a very competitive animal, very intelligent. He works hard to achieve his goals and protects his family.
Quote examples
Carson Daly
American Entertainer
You know, I'm cursed with morals. I was raised a certain way. I wish I wasn't. I wish I was raised by wolves.
Quote examples
Raul Jimenez
Mexican Footballer
Wolves paid £30m for me, and if they sell me it'll surely be for more.
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Liam Neeson
Irish Actor
In real life, wolves will do anything to avoid contact with mankind.
Quote examples
Thomas Fuller
English Clergyman
It is madness for sheep to talk peace with a wolf.
Quote examples
Denis Leary
American Actor
Wolfhounds helped kill off the wolves in Ireland.
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