Wolf (Noun)
Meaning 1
German classical scholar who claimed that the Iliad and Odyssey were composed by several authors (1759-1824).
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Synonyms
Meaning 4
Any of various predatory carnivorous canine mammals of North America and Eurasia that usually hunt in packs.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The wolf is a highly social animal that thrives in the wild when part of a stable pack.
- Wolves are apex predators that primarily feed on large ungulates such as deer and elk.
- A lone wolf, separated from its pack, wandered through the forest searching for food and companionship.
- In folklore, the wolf is often depicted as a cunning and malevolent creature, frequently pitted against humans or other animals.
- Conservation efforts are underway to protect the endangered gray wolf populations in the western United States.
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Hyponyms
Meaning 5
A man who is aggressive in making amorous advances to women.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.