Definition of American pit bull terrier
: any of a breed of muscular, agile dogs that have a short, smooth coat, were developed to combine the traits of terriers and bulldogs, have extremely powerful jaws and great strength and tenacity, and that were originally bred for dog fighting
— called also pit bull terrier
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“American pit bull terrier.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/American%20pit%20bull%20terrier. Accessed 28 Feb. 2021.
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The first known use of American pit bull terrier was in 1936
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