wolf pack

American  

noun

1. a group of submarines operating together in hunting down and attacking enemy convoys.

2. a group of wolves hunting together.

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Etymology

Origin of wolf pack

1890–95 wolf pack for def. 2; 1940–45 wolf pack for def. 1

Example Sentences

California wildlife officials confirmed three new wolf packs in Northern California, bringing the state total to 10.

From Los Angeles Times

A flotilla of uncrewed "wolf pack" drone boats has successfully been used to escort warships in a Royal Navy and Army trial.

From BBC

But it turns out the Golden State’s regrowing wolf packs are not merely content to feed on their traditional prey of elk and deer.

From Los Angeles Times

They were impossible to miss — part wolf pack, part brotherhood, pure energy.

From Los Angeles Times

Eye‑level with an inquisitive Arctic wolf pack in −35 C, Mr Eshel fulfilled his dream to photograph these elusive creatures.

From BBC