Wolf

usgb/wʊlf/
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.
Visual representation of "wolf" - 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.

Often appears as...

  • wolf pack
  • lone wolf
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Pack Animals

Wolves are social animals; 'wolf pack' emphasizes teamwork or aggression.

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Their football team is like a wolf pack on the field.
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Lone Wolf

'Lone wolf' refers to someone who prefers to be alone, avoiding company.

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He's a lone wolf and doesn't hang out with us much.
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Animal Symbolism

Wolves often symbolize freedom, instinct, or wildness in cultural references.

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She has the spirit of a wolf, untamed and free.
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