Bulldog
WordNet
noun
(1) A sturdy thickset short-haired breed with a large head and strong undershot lower jaw; developed originally in England for bull baiting
verb
(2) Throw a steer by seizing the horns and twisting the neck, as in a rodeo
(3) Attack viciously and ferociously
WiktionaryText
Noun
- A breed of dog developed in England by the crossing of the bullbaiting dog and the Pug to produce a ladies companion dog. Having a very smooth coat, a flattened face, wrinkly cheeks, powerful front legs and smaller hind legs.
- A shortened form of British bulldog.
- A stubborn person.
Quotations
- 1971, Carol King and Gerry Goffin, “Smackwater Jack”, Tapestry, Ode Records
- Big Jim the Chief stood for law and order.... Now from his bulldog mouth... Came the cry, “We got to ride to clean up the streets...!”