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

“Howling” — the fierce yet honeyed lead track on “Awe” — saw the group transformed into a futuristic wolf pack.

From Los Angeles Times

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

The wolf pack was led by a large male.

From Literature

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