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wolf

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /wʊlf/

Forms: wolves

wolf means: A wild animal like a large dog that often lives and hunts in groups.

noun

WILD ANIMALA2

A wild animal like a large dog that often lives and hunts in groups.

  • A wolf howled nearby.
  • Wolves hunt together in packs.
  • We saw wolf tracks in the snow.

Common phrases: gray wolf, wolf pack, lone wolf

HUNGER OR GREEDC2

A person or force that takes or destroys too much, especially hunger or extreme poverty.

  • Their savings kept the wolf from the door.
  • Low wages brought the wolf to their door.
  • The ruthless landlord was a wolf among desperate tenants.

How to use it: keep the wolf from the door (Her small pension keeps the wolf from the door.)

Common phrases: keep the wolf, wolf at something

UNSTEADY NOTEC2

An unwanted, shaking sound on a musical instrument, especially one played with a bow.

  • The cello has a wolf.
  • A wolf spoiled the long note.
  • The player adjusted the instrument to reduce the wolf.

Similar words: wolf tone, wolf note

Common phrases: wolf tone, wolf note

Questions about wolf

What does wolf mean?

A wild animal like a large dog that often lives and hunts in groups.

What is wolf in other languages?

Türkçe: kurt · Español: lobo · Français: loup · Deutsch: Wolf · Italiano: lupo · 日本語: オオカミ

What does wolves mean?

“wolves” is the plural of “wolf”.

How do you pronounce wolf?

It is pronounced /wʊlf/.

How do you use wolf in a sentence?

A wolf howled nearby. Wolves hunt together in packs.

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