wolf den

Canine family cave

A wolf den is a sheltered space where wolves give birth and raise their young—typically a cave, hollow log, or burrow dug into a hillside.

The term extends to any hideout or lair associated with danger or secrecy: The detective traced the stolen goods back to their wolf den in the warehouse district.

Related
  • lairAnimal's hidden dwelling
  • packGroup or compress
  • cubsYoung wild mammal offspring
  • howlProlonged mournful cry
  • burrowAnimal's dug dwelling

cave · pups · alpha · territory · hunt · forest · wild · fangs · prowl · hibernate · underground · mother · predator · snarl · wilderness · hideout · woodland · feral

Categories
Opposites
wild vs. domestic animal shelter

wolf dendoghouse

Outdoor pet shelter

kennel · dog kennel · dog bed · pet carrier · pet bed

safety vs. danger (from human perspective)

wolf densanctuary

Protected sacred space

safe haven · refuge · nursery · shelter · home

concealment vs. exposure

wolf denclearing

Treeless space in forest

open field · meadow · prairie · open plain · hilltop

Family

wolf, den, wolves, wolfish, wolflike, wolfhound, werewolf, dens, denning

Familiarity
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Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G