American pit bull terrier
noun
Definition of American pit bull terrier
: any of a breed of dogs developed to combine the traits of terriers and bulldogs that have extremely powerful jaws and great strength and tenacity and that were originally bred for dog fighting —called also pit bull terrier
From the M-W Editors
1936
First Known Use of american pit bull terrier
1936
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