noun
Uncommon
wolverine
WUUL-vuh-reen
Wolverine (noun) means a stocky, powerful, solitary mammal (Gulo gulo) related to weasels, known for its strength and aggression relative to its size. Example: “The wolverine dragged a carcass twice its own weight across the snow.”
noun
1
A stocky, powerful, solitary mammal (Gulo gulo) related to weasels, known for its strength and aggression relative to its size.
"The wolverine dragged a carcass twice its own weight across the snow."
2
A native or resident of the U.S. state of Michigan, or someone associated with the University of Michigan.
"The Wolverines took the field to a roar from the home crowd."
How to use wolverine
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA tough, weasel-family predator, or (capitalized) a nickname for people from Michigan.
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- Plural
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Etymology
From an earlier form "wolvering", ultimately based on wolf, reflecting the animal's fierce, wolf-like reputation.
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What does “wolverine” mean?
The word “wolverine” means a stocky, powerful, solitary mammal (Gulo gulo) related to weasels, known for its strength and aggression relative to its size. In plain terms, a tough, weasel-family predator, or (capitalized) a nickname for people from Michigan.
How do you pronounce “wolverine”?
“Wolverine” is pronounced WUUL-vuh-reen (/ˌwʊlvəˈɹiːn/ in IPA).
How do you use “wolverine” in a sentence?
Here is “wolverine” used in a sentence: “The wolverine dragged a carcass twice its own weight across the snow.”
What part of speech is “wolverine”?
“Wolverine” is a noun.
Is “wolverine” a common word?
“Wolverine” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “wolverine” have?
“Wolverine” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a stocky, powerful, solitary mammal (Gulo gulo) related to weasels, known for its strength and aggression relative to its size.
