wolverine

/'wulvəri:n/ Cách viết khác : (wolverine) /'wulvəri:n/

Thân thiện

A wolverine digs in the snow for food.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A stocky, shaggy-coated carnivorous mammal of northern regions: A mammal (Gulo gulo) known for its strength and ferocity, found in northern North America and Eurasia.
   • A native or resident of the U.S. state of Michigan: Used as an informal demonym, derived from the state's nickname "The Wolverine State."

Examples of Usage

• Noun (Animal):
  • The wolverine is a powerful animal that can take down prey much larger than itself.
  • We tracked a wolverine through the snowy forest.
• Noun (Person):
  • As a lifelong wolverine, she was a passionate supporter of the University of Michigan football team.
  • Many wolverines are proud of their state's natural beauty.

Advanced Usage

• "The Wolverine State": The official nickname for the state of Michigan.
  • He moved to the Wolverine State for a new job.

Variants and Related Words

• Gulo gulo: The scientific name for the wolverine species.
• Michigander: A more common, official term for a resident of Michigan. "Wolverine" in this context is more informal and often associated with university sports.

Synonyms

• Glutton: An archaic or alternative name for the wolverine animal, referencing its perceived voracious appetite.
• Carcajou: Another name for the wolverine, used primarily in Canada.

Related Phrases

• "Fight like a wolverine": To fight with great tenacity and ferocity.
  • The team, though outmatched, fought like wolverines until the final whistle.

Học thuật

Noun

1. stocky shaggy-coated North American carnivorous mammal
2. musteline mammal of northern Eurasia
3. a native or resident of Michigan

Từ đồng nghĩa

• carcajou
• skunk bear
• Gulo luscus
• glutton
• Gulo gulo
• Michigander
• Wolverine