bulldog

bulldog
1. noun
a) 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.
b) A shortened form of British bulldog.
Syn: English bulldog
See Also: bull-bitch, bull-pup
2. verb
To chase (a steer) on horseback and wrestle it to the ground by twisting its horns (as a rodeo performance).

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