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bulldog
bull·dog B0541900 (bo͝ol′dôg′, -dŏg′)n.1. A dog of a breed originally developed in England for bullbaiting, having a short stocky body, large head, and strong square jaws with dewlaps. Also called English bulldog.2. A short-barreled, large-caliber revolver or pistol.3. A heat-resistant material used to line puddling furnaces.4. Chiefly British A proctor's assistant at Oxford University or Cambridge University.adj. Relentless or stubborn: "The Boston team has seldom before given such an exhibition of bulldog tenacity and fight" (Glenn Stout).tr.v. bull·dogged, bull·dog·ging, bull·dogs Western US To throw (a calf or steer) by seizing its horns and twisting its neck until the animal falls.
bull′dog′ger n.bulldog (ˈbʊlˌdɒɡ) n1. (Breeds) a sturdy thickset breed of dog with an undershot jaw, short nose, broad head, and a muscular body2. (Education) (at Oxford University) an official who accompanies the proctors on ceremonial occasions3. (Stock Exchange) commerce a fixed-interest bond issued in Britain by a foreign borrowerbull•dog (ˈbʊlˌdɔg, -ˌdɒg)
n., adj., v. -dogged, -dog•ging. n. 1. one of an English breed of stocky, muscular shorthaired dogs having wide-set legs and a large head with prominent undershot jaws and a short, wrinkled muzzle, raised orig. for bullbaiting. 2. a stubbornly persistent person. 3. Brit. an assistant to the proctor of a university. adj. 4. like or characteristic of a bulldog or of a bulldog's jaws. v.t. 5. to attack in the manner of a bulldog. 6. Western U.S. to throw (a calf, steer, etc.) to the ground by seizing the horns and twisting the head. [1490–1500] bull′dog`ged•ness, n. bull′dog`ger, n. Thesaurus| Noun | 1. |  bulldog - a sturdy thickset short-haired breed with a large head and strong undershot lower jaw; developed originally in England for bull baitingEnglish bulldogworking dog - any of several breeds of usually large powerful dogs bred to work as draft animals and guard and guide dogsFrench bulldog - small stocky version of the bulldog having a sleek coat and square head | | Verb | 1. | bulldog - attack viciously and ferociouslyassail, assault, set on, attack - attack someone physically or emotionally; "The mugger assaulted the woman"; "Nightmares assailed him regularly" | | 2. | bulldog - throw a steer by seizing the horns and twisting the neck, as in a rodeosurmount, master, overcome, subdue, get over - get on top of; deal with successfully; "He overcame his shyness" |
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bulldog, breed of thick-set nonsporting dognonsporting dog,
classification used by breeders and kennel clubs to designate dogs that may formerly have been bred to hunt or work but that are now raised chiefly as house pets and companions.
..... Click the link for more information. developed in the British Isles many centuries ago. It stands from 13 to 15 in. (33–38.1 cm) high at the shoulder and weighs from 40 to 50 lb (18.1–22.7 kg). Its short, straight, flat-lying coat is a glossy brindle, white, red, or fawn in color. The low-slung body, broad chest, large skull, and undershot jaw of the bulldog give it an appearance of stubbornness and defiance, two qualities necessary to its original role as a bullbaiter and pit fighter. These "sports" also required a high degree of ferocity, but after 1835, when such contests were made illegal, viciousness and intractability were progressively eliminated from the breed. Today the bulldog makes a gentle, devoted companion and pet. See dogdog,
carnivorous, domesticated wolf (Canis lupus familiaris) of the family Canidae, to which the jackal and fox also belong. The family Canidae is sometimes referred to as the dog family, and its characteristics, e.g.
..... Click the link for more information. .bulldogbred for doggedly refusing to let go. [Dog Breeding: Misc.]See: Determinationbulldog1. a sturdy thickset breed of dog with an undershot jaw, short nose, broad head, and a muscular body 2. (at Oxford University) an official who accompanies the proctors on ceremonial occasions bulldog
Related to bulldog: Bulldog SecuritySynonyms for bulldognoun a sturdy thickset short-haired breed with a large head and strong undershot lower jawSynonymsRelated Words- working dog
- French bulldog
verb attack viciously and ferociouslyRelated Words- assail
- assault
- set on
- attack
verb throw a steer by seizing the horns and twisting the neck, as in a rodeoRelated Words- surmount
- master
- overcome
- subdue
- get over
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