wolf

B2
Pronunciation
/wʊlf/
/wʊlf/
/wʊlf/
Noun
8 definition(s)
1 Definition

The gray wolf, specifically all subspecies of the gray wolf (Canis lupus) that are not dingoes or dogs.

Example Sentences
  • Check out my pet. He's a wolf.
2 Definition

A man who makes amorous advances to many women.

3 Definition

A wolf tone or wolf note.

Example Sentences
  • The soft violin solo was marred by persistent wolves.
4 Definition

Any very ravenous, rapacious, or destructive person or thing; especially, want; starvation.

Example Sentences
  • They toiled hard to keep the wolf from the door.
5 Definition

One of the destructive, and usually hairy, larvae of several species of beetles and grain moths.

6 Definition

A white worm, or maggot, which infests granaries.

7 Definition

An eating ulcer or sore. See lupus.

8 Definition

A willying machine.

Verb
3 definition(s)
1 Definition

To devour; to gobble; to eat (something) voraciously.

2 Definition

To make amorous advances to many women; to hit on women; to cruise for sex.

3 Definition

To hunt for wolves.