Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

wolf-pack

noun

/wʊlf pæk/

Definition

A group of wolves that live and hunt together as a social unit.

Examples

The wolf-pack worked together to bring down the large elk.
In the story, the young wolf was eager to prove himself to the pack.
When a member of the wolf-pack is injured, the group often stays close to support them.

Meaning

Wolf-pack refers to the social structure of wolves that usually consists of family groups and plays an essential role in their behavior and hunting patterns.