wolf pack

noun

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

2. a group of wolves hunting together.

Word History and Origins

Origin of wolf pack¹

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

Example Sentences

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

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The California Department of Fish and Wildlife this week reported there were three new wolf packs in the state’s far north.

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A video shows a wolf pack feeding on a dead cow in August.

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There are now seven known wolf packs in California, down from nine reported in the fall, according to CDFW.

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Two new wolf packs were confirmed by wildlife officials this month, and explosive population growth could be around the corner.

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