Definition of wolf - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
animalwild canine that hunts in packs
- The wolf howled at the moon.
2.
- He was known as a wolf among his friends.
3.
musicTECH. discordant resonance on a stringed instrumentTECH.
- The cellist struggled with a wolf on the G string.
Verb
1.
- He wolfed his dinner in five minutes.
2.
- He was known to wolf at every party.
Images of wolf
wild canine that hunts in packs
Expressions with wolf
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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.
Origin of wolf
Old English, wulf (wolf)
Terms with wolf included in their meaning
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animal sound
long mournful cry of a wolf or dog
animals
related to or resembling a wolf
behavior
having wolf-like characteristics or behavior
nature
make a loud, mournful sound like a wolf
animal
wolf, especially in Southwestern US dialects
werewolf
mythical creature that can transform from human to wolf
mythology
mythical creature that can transform into a wolf
lycanthropy
relating to the condition of transforming into a wolf
mythology
supernatural change into a wolf or being a werewolf
psychology
delusion of being a wolf
mythical creature
woman who can transform into a wolf
animal
young offspring of a dog or wolf
animal
wolf with white fur found in the Arctic
zoology
young wolf in its early life stage
animal
wolf not part of a pack
wildlife
medium-sized wolf native to southeastern United States
animals
subspecies of grey wolf living in the Arctic
animal
large North American wolf with a gray coat
folklore
person in folklore transforming into a wolf by magic
behavior
male with wild behavior like a wolf
animals
hybrid animal of a domestic dog and a wolf
animal
small wolf native to western North America
spirit wolf
mystical creature in Native American traditions
animal
sound made by a wolf
Examples of wolf in a sentence
Wolves are often depicted in folklore. She warned her friend about the wolf at the party. The wolf's reputation was well-known in the community. The violinist adjusted her technique to minimize the wolf. A wolf can be challenging for string players to manage. She wolfed down the sandwich before the meeting.
They wolfed their breakfast in a hurry. He tried to wolf his way into her heart. She warned her friends about his tendency to wolf.
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- French:loup, engloutir, ...
- German:Wolf, verschlingen, ...
- Italian:lupo, ingozzarsi, ...
- Spanish:lobo, devorar, ...
- Portuguese:lobo, devorar, ...
- Chinese:狼, 狼吞虎咽, ...
- Japanese:オオカミ, がっつく, ...
- Arabic:ذئب, اِلْتَهَم, ...
- Hebrew:זְאֵב, לִזְלוֹל, ...
- Russian:волк, пожирать, ...
- Ukrainian:вовк, з'їдати, ...
- Hindi:भेड़िया, गटकना, ...
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