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Definition of bulldog
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
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Recent Examples of bulldog from the Web
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Zurbruegg says he can often be found perched at the end of Gunther’s outdoor bar, with his English bulldog in tow.
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The 6-foot-3 defensive bulldog can play either guard position, but must improve offensively.
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Matthew and DeAnna Spott owned Matilda Grace, a bulldog named after Matthew Spott's favorite childhood book.
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The Front Street Animal Shelter has posted a picture of a covered bulldog who succumbed to the heat and lack of care from its owner – and the dog was unfortunately not the only canine to recently die due to high temperatures in Sacramento.
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After pit bulls, the most popular dogs were Labrador retrievers (14 percent), German shepherds (6 percent), boxers (5 percent), American bulldogs (3 percent) and beagles (3 percent).
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Seven photos stitched together for a panoramic view show the rainbows framing the stone bulldog statue on the bridge's west side with the retail district in the background.
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His college teammates admirably call him a bulldog.
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Katelyn Hodges is a beloved daughter and sister who loves to knit hats and hang out with the family bulldog, Ladybug.
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First Known Use of bulldog
circa 1518
bulldog
Definition of bulldog
: suggestive of a bulldog bulldog tenacity
Recent Examples of bulldog from the Web
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Bulldog pitchers also hit two Tiger batters for a grand total of 13 free passes.
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Bulldog boys and girls will host Classical Academy Thursday with the seniors being honored prior to the competition.
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First Known Use of bulldog
1816
bulldog
Definition of bulldog
transitive verb
: to throw (a steer) by seizing the horns and twisting the neck
bulldogger
nounbulldogging
nounFirst Known Use of bulldog
1905
BULLDOG Defined for English Language Learners
bulldog
playDefinition of bulldog for English Language Learners
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: a short, strong, muscular dog with short hair, short legs, and a wide square head
BULLDOG Defined for Kids
bulldog
playDefinition of bulldog for Students
: a dog of English origin with short hair and a stocky powerful build
Learn More about bulldog
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Spanish Central: Translation of bulldog Nglish: Translation of bulldog for Spanish speakers Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about bulldog
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