Bulldog Definition
bo͝oldôg, -dŏg
bulldogged, bulldogging, bulldogs
noun
bulldogs
A short-haired, square-jawed, heavily built dog noted for its strong stubborn grip.
Webster's New World
A dog of a breed originally developed in England for bullbaiting, having a short stocky body, large head, and strong square jaws with dewlaps.
American Heritage
A short-barreled revolver of large caliber.
Webster's New World
A heat-resistant material used to line puddling furnaces.
American Heritage
At Oxford and Cambridge universities, a proctor's assistant.
Webster's New World
Synonyms:
adjective
Like or characteristic of a bulldog; stubborn, unrelenting, etc.
Webster's New World
verb
To throw (a steer) by taking hold of its horns and twisting its neck.
Webster's New World
Other Word Forms of Bulldog
Noun
Singular:
bulldog
Plural:
bulldogsOrigin of Bulldog
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From bullbaiting and dog.
From Wiktionary
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