Definition of timber wolf - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
animalTECH. US large North American wolf with a gray coatTECH. US
- The timber wolf howled in the distance, echoing through the forest.
- A timber wolf was spotted near the campsite.
- The timber wolf pack roamed the northern territories.
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large North American wolf with a gray coat
Expressions with timber
person seen as having qualities needed to be president
Many believe she has presidential timber for the next election.
person who buys and sells timber
The timber merchant supplied wood for the new houses.
venomous snake native to eastern United States
The timber rattlesnake is often found in deciduous forests.
built construction whose main supporting parts are made from wood
The old barn was a traditional timber structure with visible beams.
wood cut into planks or pieces by saw for building or making things
The carpenter ordered sawn timber for the new roof structure.
supporting structure of heavy wood beams forming the skeleton of a building
The old barn still has its original timber frame.
constructed with a framework of timber
The timber-framed house stood out in the modern neighborhood.
having exposed wood framing with masonry-filled spaces
The house had a charming half-timber design.
construction method using heavy timbers for structural support
Timber framing is popular for its aesthetic and strength in building houses.
trees still growing that can be cut and used as wood
The logging company surveyed the standing timber before making an offer.
wood from tree trunks or branches used in whole uncut cylindrical form
The fence was built from round timber sourced from a nearby woodland.
knot used to attach rope to logs or for towing
He tied a timber hitch to drag the log.
Expressions with wolf
person who prefers to be alone or act independently
He is a lone wolf who works best alone.
eat food quickly, often in a greedy or rude way
He wolfed down his lunch in two minutes.
to falsely claim that something bad is happening
He often cried wolf, and now no one believes him.
Chinese diplomat or official advocating aggressive nationalism
The wolf warrior's speech intensified the diplomatic tensions.
danger or crisis is imminent
With the storm approaching, the wolf is at the door.
wealthy high-level financier in Wall Street
He became a wolf of Wall Street after his big promotion.
don't raise false alarms
Don't cry wolf again; we need to trust your warnings.
person pretending to be harmless but is dangerous
He turned out to be a wolf in lamb's clothing.
person pretending to be harmless but is dangerous
Be careful, he is a wolf masquerading as a lamb.
person pretending to be harmless but is dangerous
He turned out to be a wolf dressed as a lamb.
ward off poverty or hunger by managing resources
They worked hard to keep the wolf from the door during tough times.
expresses that humans often harm or exploit each other
The saying man is a wolf to man warns about human cruelty.
financial trouble threatening someone's stability
They struggled to keep the wolf at the door.
someone dangerous pretending to be harmless
Be careful of him; he's a wolf in sheep's clothing.
wolf with white fur found in the Arctic
The white wolf prowled silently through the snow.
group of wolves hunting and living together
The wolf pack moved silently through the forest.
young wolf in its early life stage
The wolf cub played with its siblings in the den.
subspecies of grey wolf living in the Arctic
The Arctic wolf is adapted to cold climates.
extremely eager or desirous
She was hungry like the wolf for success in her career.
male with wild behavior like a wolf
His classmates called him a wolf boy due to his antics.
small wolf native to western North America
The prairie wolf howled under the full moon.
be in a dangerous situation that cannot be safely escaped
He had the wolf by the ear when he refused to compromise.
extremely hungry
After the hike, he was ravenous as a wolf.
make bold claims or threats without real intent or ability
He kept selling wolf tickets, but never showed up to fight.
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- French:loup gris, ...
- German:Grauwolf, ...
- Italian:lupo grigio, ...
- Spanish:lobo gris, ...
- Portuguese:lobo-cinzento, ...
- Chinese:灰狼, ...
- Japanese:ティンバーウルフ, ...
- Arabic:ذِئْب رَمَادِي, ...
- Hebrew:זְאֵב יַעַר, ...
- Russian:лесной волк, ...
- Ukrainian:лісовий вовк, ...
- Hindi:टिम्बर वुल्फ, ...
- Bengali:টিম্বার উলফ, ...
- Catalan:llop gris, ...
- Czech:vlk obecný, ...
- Danish:skovulv, ...
- Dutch:grijze wolf, ...
- Greek:λύκος του δάσους, ...
- Hungarian:erdei farkas, ...
- Khmer:ចចកព្រៃធំ, ...
- Korean:회색 늑대, ...
- Persian:گرگ خاکستری, ...
- Polish:wilk szary, ...
- Portuguese (BR):lobo-cinzento, ...
- Romanian:lup cenușiu, ...
- Swedish:skogsvarg, ...
- Thai:หมาป่าทิมเบอร์, ...
- Turkish:kurt, ...
- Vietnamese:sói rừng, ...
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