wolf — meaning in English

English meaning

• wolf noun A large wild canine, Canis lupus, that lives and hunts in packs.

Senses

wolf is used for these senses in English:

• grey wolf A large canid, Canis lupus, once found throughout forested areas of northern Europe, Asia and America; it shares a common ancestry with the domestic dog.
• wolf Any of several related canines that resemble Canis lupus in appearance, especially those of the genus Canis.

wolf — full definition

1. noun A large wild canine, Canis lupus, that lives and hunts in packs.
2. noun A man who aggressively pursues women, or, more broadly, any predatory or ravenous person.
3. verb To eat something very quickly and greedily.