bullmastiff

noun

bull·mas·tiff | \ ˈbu̇l-ˈma-stəf

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also ˈbəl- \

Definition of bullmastiff

: any of a breed of large powerful dogs developed in England by crossing bulldogs with mastiffs

Examples of bullmastiff in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web My bullmastiff will typically join me every step of the way. — Chelsea Hall, Marie Claire, "Nécessaire's Randi Christiansen Has Mastered a 5-Minute Routine," 12 Nov. 2020 Delserro is believed to have shot both Guy and Harper after both parties returned from the courthouse, where earlier that day, Delserro's bullmastiff, Roxy, had been deemed dangerous. — Harriet Sokmensuer, PEOPLE.com, "3 Dead, Including 11-Year-Old Girl Who Called for Help, After Dispute Over Dog Turns Deadly," 8 July 2020 The 145-pound bullmastiff was the NFL team's first live mascot. — Mallika Kallingal, CNN, "Cleveland Browns mascot Swagger dies at 6," 8 Feb. 2020 The dog, described as a bullmastiff-pit bull cross, growled and barked at the officers, police said. — Sandra Gomez-aceves, courant.com, "Bristol Police: Officer Shot Dog After He Was Bit," 22 Dec. 2017 From chihuahuas training to be service dogs to bullmastiffs learning how to stand in the show ring, canines come to the club’s weekly training sessions at the Santa Clara County Fairgrounds. — Anne Gelhaus, The Mercury News, "Santa Clara dog training club breeds connections between its members," 15 Feb. 2017 Truman is an elderly bullmastiff with a mind of its own that Julian, with his son at university, considers his second child. — Kenneth Turan, courant.com, "Seven Screenings Of 'Truman' At Atheneum," 12 June 2017

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“Bullmastiff.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bullmastiff. Accessed 7 Mar. 2021.

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