wolf pack
Americannoun
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a group of submarines operating together in hunting down and attacking enemy convoys.
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a group of wolves hunting together.
Etymology
Origin of wolf pack
1890–95 wolf pack for def. 2; 1940–45 wolf pack for def. 1
Example Sentences
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Wolf pack: A recently discovered gray wolf pack is now the second-known family of the endangered species to call the Northern California wilderness home, state wildlife officials have confirmed.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 7, 2017
"In the Calf time with us the moan of the Wolf pack caused us to make ready for battle; the Grey Runners seemed always in the way of a great hunger."
From The Sa'-Zada Tales by Fraser, William Alexander
"The call of the Wolf pack," answered Ned.
From Boy Scouts on Motorcycles With the Flying Squadron by Ralphson, G. Harvey (George Harvey)
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