: a carnivorous usually solitary mammal (Gulo gulo) of the weasel family of northern forests and associated tundra that is dark brown with a light brown band on each side of the body and is noted for its strength
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: the fur of the wolverine
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capitalized: a native or resident of Michigan—used as a nickname
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Examples of wolverine in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the WebIf Colorado’s wolverine restoration moves forward, the plan calls for rehoming ideally up to 45 wolverines — 30 females and 15 males — from Canada and Alaska.—Christine Peterson, Vox, 1 July 2024 Guests are taught about wilderness survival as well as wild and plant life all while exploring virgin tracks dotted only by the paw prints of snow hares, foxes, reindeer, and wolverines.—David Morris, Travel + Leisure, 15 June 2024 Was the wolverine moving the elk around and around on this mountain?—Rick Bass, Field & Stream, 12 June 2024 In this wild corner of Montana, where grizzlies and wolves and wolverines roamed, its tinyness felt protective, intentional, essential.—Hazlitt, 5 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for wolverine
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