wolf Antonyms

Meaning of wolf

Wordnet

wolf (n)

any of various predatory carnivorous canine mammals of North America and Eurasia that usually hunt in packs

Austrian composer (1860-1903)

German classical scholar who claimed that the Iliad and Odyssey were composed by several authors (1759-1824)

a man who is aggressive in making amorous advances to women

a cruelly rapacious person

Wordnet

wolf (v)

eat hastily

Webster

wolf (a.)

Any one of several species of wild and savage carnivores belonging to the genus Canis and closely allied to the common dog. The best-known and most destructive species are the European wolf (Canis lupus), the American gray, or timber, wolf (C. occidentalis), and the prairie wolf, or coyote. Wolves often hunt in packs, and may thus attack large animals and even man.

One of the destructive, and usually hairy, larvae of several species of beetles and grain moths; as, the bee wolf.

Fig.: Any very ravenous, rapacious, or destructive person or thing; especially, want; starvation; as, they toiled hard to keep the wolf from the door.

A white worm, or maggot, which infests granaries.

An eating ulcer or sore. Cf. Lupus.

The harsh, howling sound of some of the chords on an organ or piano tuned by unequal temperament.

In bowed instruments, a harshness due to defective vibration in certain notes of the scale.

A willying machine.

wolf Sentence Examples

  1. The solitary wolf howled at the moon, its eerie cry echoing through the desolate forest.
  2. The pack of wolves surrounded the prey, their sharp teeth bared in anticipation.
  3. The alpha wolf led its pack with fierceness and determination, protecting them from all threats.
  4. The wolf's piercing yellow eyes scanned the surroundings, alert to any sign of danger.
  5. The she-wolf nuzzled her pups, showing them the maternal love that all wolves possess.
  6. The legend of the werewolf has been passed down for centuries, fueling tales of transformations and supernatural powers.
  7. The wolf's keen sense of smell allowed it to track its prey through dense undergrowth.
  8. The timber wolf, one of the largest subspecies, roams the vast wilderness of North America.
  9. The wolf's thick, insulating fur protects it from the harsh winter conditions.
  10. As a symbol of strength and resilience, the wolf has been revered by many cultures throughout history.

FAQs About the word wolf

any of various predatory carnivorous canine mammals of North America and Eurasia that usually hunt in packs, Austrian composer (1860-1903), German classical sch

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prey, prey,,

The solitary wolf howled at the moon, its eerie cry echoing through the desolate forest.

The pack of wolves surrounded the prey, their sharp teeth bared in anticipation.

The alpha wolf led its pack with fierceness and determination, protecting them from all threats.

The wolf's piercing yellow eyes scanned the surroundings, alert to any sign of danger.