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单词 pit bulls
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pit bull

noun

1
or pit bull terrier : a muscular, short-haired, stocky dog (such as an American pit bull terrier or American Staffordshire terrier) of any of several breeds or a hybrid with one or more of these breeds that was originally developed for fighting and is noted for strength, stamina, and tenacity
2
: an aggressive and tenacious person

Synonyms

  • barracuda
  • fire-breather
  • fire-eater
  • tiger
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Example Sentences

a pit bull who won't let anyone stand in her way to the top of the corporate ladder
Recent Examples on the Web The outlet reports the owner managed to pull the pit bull off Carson, but not before the dog reportedly caused nerve damage to the boy's face. Tristan Balagtas, Peoplemag, 9 Aug. 2022 And as California’s first-term governor positions himself as the national Democratic Party pit bull, no other issue is defining his political rise like health care. Angela Hart, Fortune, 9 Aug. 2022 Then, as the man separated the dogs, the pit bull bit his hand. Bob Sandrick, cleveland, 7 July 2022 The mangey pit bull was covered in sores and scrapes, but her temperament showed through, Aguilera said. Christine Condon, Baltimore Sun, 6 July 2022 The attack by the dog, reportedly a breed of pit bull, occurred Wednesday in the backyard of the woman’s home in Long Island, patch.com reports. Cliff Pinckard, cleveland, 29 July 2022 The quiet day was a bit of a reprieve for Williams, who had been chased by a pit bull while door-knocking in Bowie earlier in the week. Ovetta Wiggins, Washington Post, 7 July 2022 The Sox started off the second half with an important series against a veteran Astros team that pushed them around in Houston like a pit bull fighting a chihuahua. Paul Sullivan, chicagotribune.com, 17 July 2021 None of our rescues have ever been to the vet for anything but routine shots and, once, to repair some damage Wiley got from a pit bull. Wes Siler, Outside Online, 24 Mar. 2020 See More

Word History

First Known Use

1927, in the meaning defined at sense 1

pit bulls

noun

plural of pit bull
as in tigers
an aggressive and fiercely determined person a pit bull who won't let anyone stand in her way to the top of the corporate ladder

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • tigers
  • attack dogs
  • bullies
  • barracuda
  • sharks
  • fighters
  • hatchet men
  • barracudas
  • fire-breathers
  • fire-eaters
  • live wires
  • aggressors
  • militants
  • battlers
  • hustlers
  • scrappers
  • go-getters
  • diehards
  • self-starters

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • milquetoasts
  • weaklings
  • pussycats
  • reeds
  • softies
  • wimps
  • pushovers
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