timber wolf
the gray wolf, Canis lupus, sometimes designated as the subspecies C. lupus occidentalis: formerly common in northern North America but now greatly reduced in number and rare in the conterminous U.S.
Origin of timber wolf
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How to use timber wolf in a sentence
Coming toward the girls through the trees, crouched low, sinister eyes fixed upon them, were two great timber wolves.
The Outdoor Girls in the Saddle | Laura Lee HopeA minute later six timber wolves appeared galloping on her trail, heads low, tails horizontal, and howling continuously.
Introduction to the Science of Sociology | Robert E. ParkTimber wolves, too, were always skulking around and following the men, but I never knew them to hurt anyone.
Old Rail Fence Corners | VariousBesides, as I told you, I think, there are timber wolves about.
The Lady of North Star | Ottwell J. BinnsHe was surprised at the size of these timber wolves and at their gauntness.
On the Yukon Trail | Roy J. Snell
British Dictionary definitions for timber wolf
a variety of the wolf, Canis lupus, having a grey brindled coat and occurring in forested northern regions, esp of North America: Also called: grey wolf
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