sea wolf

noun

1. any of several large, voracious, marine fishes, as the wolffish or sea bass.
2. a pirate.

Word History and Origins

Origin of sea wolf¹

Middle English word dating back to 1250–1300

Example Sentences

Another extraordinary tale was that of Takaya, the lone sea wolf whose spirit captured worldwide attention.

From The Guardian

Tayaka was a rare species of canine known as the coastal or sea wolf.

From The Guardian

His son, Daniel, sent a note from Chile, calling him “my old sea wolf.”

From New York Times

After all, he notes, “In Spanish sea lions are called lobos marinos, or sea wolves!”

From Scientific American

When hunting for food, sea wolves can swim miles between islands and rocky outcrops to feast on seals and animal carcasses found on the rocks.

From National Geographic