bulldog

Definition

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.

Etymology

From bull + dog, in reference to bullbaiting.

Example Sentences

• "We need a lawyer who will fight for our case, a real bulldog."
• "His bulldog determination was destined to bring him the opportunity he was seeking."
• "[…] and was confronted by a “bulldog,” a proctor's assistant in charge of discipline, who asked if he was a member of the university since he wasn't wearing a gown, and he was able to say that he wasn't, […]"

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