Definition

1. 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

1. a group of wolves hunting together
2. a group of submarines operating together in attacking enemy convoys