nounπShareThe gray wolf, specifically all subspecies of the gray wolf (Canis lupus) that are not dingoes or dogs."Biologists studying wildlife observed a pack of wolves hunting deer in the forest, noting their complex social structure and hunting strategies. "animalorganismnatureenvironmentbiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA man who makes amorous advances to many women."The popular student was known as a wolf; he constantly flirted with different girls. "personcharactersexChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA wolf tone or wolf note."The soft violin solo was marred by persistent wolves."musicsoundChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAny very ravenous, rapacious, or destructive person or thing; especially, want; starvation."They toiled hard to keep the wolf from the door."animalpersonnaturedisastersufferinginhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareOne of the destructive, and usually hairy, larvae of several species of beetles and grain moths."The farmer found many wolves crawling on the stored grain sacks. "insectanimalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA white worm, or maggot, which infests granaries."The granary was infested with wolves, and the farmers had to take action to remove the worms. "animalinsectagriculturebiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn eating ulcer or sore. See lupus."The doctor diagnosed the patient's mouth sore as a wolf, a type of eating ulcer. "medicinediseasebodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA willying machine."The wolves of the student council worked tirelessly to organize the school fundraiser. "animalmachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo behave like a wolf."The older kids wolves on the younger ones at the playground, taking their toys and pushing them around. "animalnatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareOf an organ, to make a hollow whining sound like that of a wolf."The old grandfather clock's pendulum wolfed a mournful sound as the children went to bed. "organsoundanimalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
