wolfpack

English

noun
Definitions
  • A family or other group of wild wolves.
  • (historical) During World War II, any of various marauding groups of submarines, especially German submarines that patrolled the North Atlantic and preyed upon merchant ships.

Etymology

Compound from English wolf + English pack (verb and noun senses).

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English

pack

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