timber wolf

noun

1. 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.

timber wolf

noun

1. a variety of the wolf, Canis lupus, having a grey brindled coat and occurring in forested northern regions, esp of North America Also calledgrey wolf

Word History and Origins

Origin of timber wolf¹

First recorded in 1875–80

Example Sentences

Further, they point out that many of the ideas about dominance and aggression that have been espoused by trainers such as Millan are based on observation of captive timber wolves, not wild ones.

From Washington Post

Artists—and Game of Thrones creators—have often depicted the predators as large timber wolves: bulky, gray, and ferocious.

From Science Magazine

“You got a better chance of getting eaten by a timber wolf or a bear than you do catching that virus out there,” he continued.

From Fox News

One whole rack bulged with timber wolf pelts.

From New York Times

A flux of circumstances delivered the Laughing Man’s best friend, his timber wolf, Black Wing, into a physical and intellectual trap set by the Dufarges.

From Literature