wolverine
noun
a stocky, carnivorous North American mammal, Gulo luscus, of the weasel family, having blackish, shaggy hair with white markings.
wolverines
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pluralof wolverine.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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The program was designed to benefit both wolverines and the Indigenous Sámi reindeer herders who share the landscape with them.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 1, 2026
The study found that wolverines are spreading into southern parts of Sweden while declining in regions that historically supported the largest populations.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 1, 2026
Mountain lions, ringtail cats and wolverines are protected species in California, as the agency notes, and permits are required for mounted raptors.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 26, 2025
And of course, some species will never do well in fragments — for instance, wide-ranging creatures like grizzly bears, mountain lions and wolverines, who each require large territories without competition from others of their kind.
From Salon ● Jun. 6, 2024
The Dursleys rounded on Harry like a pair of angry wolverines.
From "Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire" by J. K. Rowling
