wolf pack
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Definition
- Noun:
- A group of wolves hunting together: This is the primary biological meaning, referring to the social and cooperative hunting unit of wolves in the wild.
- A group of submarines operating together in attacking enemy convoys: This is a military term, originating from World War II, describing a coordinated naval tactic.
Usage Examples
Noun (Biological):
- The researchers observed a wolf pack moving through the forest.
- A wolf pack can cover a large territory in search of prey.
Noun (Military):
- The admiral ordered the submarines to form a wolf pack and intercept the supply route.
- The convoy was devastated by an attack from a German U-boat wolf pack.
Advanced Usage
- The term is used metaphorically to describe any coordinated, aggressive group targeting something.
- The investigative journalists worked like a wolf pack, uncovering the corruption from all angles.
- Critics described the hostile takeover bid as a corporate wolf pack.
Variants and Related Words
- Pack (n): A group of animals, especially carnivores, that live and hunt together. (e.g., ).
- Pack hunting (n): The behavior of hunting in coordinated groups.
Synonyms
- Group (for the general assembly).
- Pod (specifically for marine animals like whales or dolphins, not wolves).
- Squadron or flotilla (for the military grouping of vessels).
Related Phrases
- To run with the pack: To conform to the behavior or opinions of a group.
- He never had an original thought; he just ran with the pack.
Related Idioms
- Throw someone to the wolves/pack: To sacrifice someone to criticism or a hostile situation.
- The CEO threw his assistant to the wolves to save his own reputation.
- A wolf in sheep's clothing: Someone who hides malicious intent behind a harmless appearance. (This idiom uses "wolf" but not "pack").
Noun
- a group of wolves hunting together
- a group of submarines operating together in attacking enemy convoys