Wolf | Mean of wolf in English Dictionary

/ˈwʊlf/

• Noun
• a large wild animal that is similar to a dog and that often hunts in groups
1. a pack of wolves
• a person who appears to be friendly or helpful but who really is dangerous or dishonest
1. He turned out to be a wolf in sheep's clothing.
• to have or earn enough money to afford things (such as food and clothing) that you need to live
1. They make just enough to keep the wolf from the door.

• to put someone in a position that allows them to be criticized or treated badly without any defense or protection
1. He threw his partner to the wolves by exposing his involvement in the scandal.
• Verb
• to eat (something) very quickly
1. The kids were wolfing [=devouring] their food.
2. She wolfed down her breakfast.