bulldog

noun

bull·dog | \ ˈbu̇l-ˌdȯg also ˈbəl-

Definition of bulldog

(Entry 1 of 3)

1 : any of a breed of compact muscular short-haired dogs having widely separated forelegs and an undershot lower jaw that were developed in England to fight bulls

2 : a handgun with a thick usually short barrel

3 : a proctor's attendant at an English university

bulldog

adjective

Definition of bulldog (Entry 2 of 3)

: suggestive of a bulldog bulldog tenacity

bulldog

verb

bulldogged; bulldogging; bulldogs

Definition of bulldog (Entry 3 of 3)

transitive verb

: to throw (a steer) by seizing the horns and twisting the neck

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Recent Examples on the Web: Noun

After Giolito won his eighth straight start Friday, White Sox postgame analyst Ozzie Guillen said Giolito reminded him of former teammate Jack McDowell, an apt comparison of two Sox starters who share the same bulldog DNA. — Paul Sullivan, chicagotribune.com, "The White Sox's character is coming through loud and clear against the Yankees — and they make no apologies for it," 15 June 2019 Durant’s presence opened things up for the Splash Brothers early, and then foul trouble to Fred VanVleet — Curry’s primary mark — made sure that the Raptors’ bulldog had to continue to give Curry distance. — Dieter Kurtenbach, The Mercury News, "Kurtenbach: The 3 things the Warriors must do to force a Game 7," 12 June 2019 Last year, a bulldog named Zsa Zsa took home the crown, and was launched into celebrity. — Steve Annear, BostonGlobe.com, "Could this dog from Maine be the ugliest in the world?," 10 June 2019 The prints feature a bulldog or pretzels, with more — tacos, avocado toast, and llamas, coming throughout the summer. — Marisa Lascala, Good Housekeeping, "After Having 2 Kids, Chrissy Teigen's Got the Best Parenting Philosophy," 29 Apr. 2019 Instead, she was greeted by a squat brown bulldog that snarled with great gusto. — Han Kang, Harper's magazine, "White Out," 10 Feb. 2019 That probably comes from having so many bulldogs together. — Glamour, "Chrissy Teigen on Diapers, Parenthood, and How She Silences Mommy Shamers," 30 Apr. 2019 United temporarily halted transporting pets after the death of a 10-month-old French bulldog on March 12 on a flight from Houston to New York — a story that went viral on social media. — Hugo Martin, latimes.com, "United Airlines bans dozens of dog and cat breeds from cargo hold under new pet travel policy," 2 May 2018 According to Entertainment Weekly, his bulldog, Meatball, was also in attendance and dressed like Adam in a black tux. — Kayla Keegan, Good Housekeeping, "Adam Sandler and His Wife Jackie Met in the Craziest Way," 4 May 2019

Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective

Bulldog pitchers also hit two Tiger batters for a grand total of 13 free passes. — Andrew Lopez, NOLA.com, "Patience at the plate pushes LSU to SEC West championship," 20 May 2017 Bulldog boys and girls will host Classical Academy Thursday with the seniors being honored prior to the competition. — Joe Naiman, Ramona Sentinel, "Prep Swimming: Bulldog boys score decisive league win," 26 Apr. 2017

Recent Examples on the Web: Verb

Wade Sumpter was the last repeat bulldogging champ in 2012. — Jason Mcdaniel, Houston Chronicle, "Steer wrestler Stockton Graves wins Super Series IV as a call-up," 10 Mar. 2018

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