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wolverine

wolverine

Meaning of wolverine

living beings wild animals noun

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British English/ˈwʊlvərɪn/
American English/ˈwʌlvɚɪn/
Russian transcription[rɐsɐˈmaxə]
wolverine
wolverine - росомаха
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wolverine with Russian translation

wolverine usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Росомаха может преодолевать большие расстояния по снегу.

A wolverine can travel long distances through snow.

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Мы заметили росомаху возле замерзшего озера.

We spotted a wolverine near the frozen lake.

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wolverine belongs to the topic "Wild Animals". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

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wolverine synonyms

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What's the difference between wolverine / badger / marten / weasel

🇬🇧English
wolverine

Exact term for the species Gulo gulo — a large, solitary mustelid known for strength and ferocity.

C1Rarely

The wolverine is known for its strength and tenacity in harsh Arctic environments.

Росомаха известна своей силой и упорством в суровых арктических условиях.

🇬🇧English

A different mustelid (e.g., Meles/Taxidea), stockier and burrowing; distinct species and behaviour from a wolverine.

C1Often

We found fresh tracks leading to a badger sett at the edge of the field.

Мы нашли свежие следы, ведущие к барсучьему логову на краю поля.

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marten

A smaller, more arboreal mustelid (genus Martes); slender and tree-adapted, differs in size and ecology from a wolverine.

C1Rarely

Pine martens prefer wooded areas and are adept climbers.

Лесные куницы предпочитают леса и отлично лазают по деревьям.

🇬🇧English

A small, slender mustelid (various species); much smaller than a wolverine and often used figuratively (e.g., 'weasel out').

C1Often

A weasel darted across the trail before vanishing into the underbrush.

Ласка промелькнула по тропинке и исчезла в подлеске.

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wolverine translation: росомаха. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce wolverine

/ˈwʊlvərɪn/

wolverine translation

росомаха

wolverine examples

A wolverine can travel long distances through snow.

wolverine transcription

/ˈwʊlvərɪn/, /ˈwʌlvɚɪn/

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wolverine meaning: what does it mean?

living beings wild animals noun

wolverine pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

wolverine is pronounced as /ˈwʊlvərɪn/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

wolverine definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

A wolverine can travel long distances through snow. Translation: Росомаха может преодолевать большие расстояния по снегу.

Is wolverine part of Wild Animals vocabulary?

Yes, wolverine (росомаха) can be learned in the Wild Animals topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is wolverine part of Living Beings vocabulary?

Yes, wolverine (росомаха) can be learned in the Living Beings topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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