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

When a wolf pack brings down prey, ravens are often the first to show up.

From Science Daily

Then Torak heard it too: voices far away in the Mountains, weaving together in the wild, ever-changing song of the wolf pack.

From Literature

"It's the same wolf pack I saw before. The leader is white. He's the one I saw at Skwentna. He's not just looking for food."

From Literature

To reduce these risky run ins, cougars have adjusted by targeting smaller animals, which helps them avoid crossing paths with wolf packs.

From Science Daily

“You’re never going to see a wolf pack running in Griffith Park,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times