seawolf

/ˈsiːwɔlf/

Definitions

1. noun

a type of large, predatory, marine mammal of the family Otariidae, closely related to the sea lion, and also a type of torpedo-shaped, nuclear-powered, submarine-launched cruise missile.

“The experienced diver swam alongside a grey, adult seawolf in its natural habitat.”

Synonyms

  • sea lion
  • torpedo

Antonyms

  • land-dwelling mammal
  • surface-launched missile