bull terrier

/ˌbʊl ˌˈtɛriər/
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Other forms: bull terriers

Definitions of bull terrier
  1. noun
    a powerful short-haired terrier originated in England by crossing the bulldog with terriers
    synonyms: bullterrier
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    types:
    Staffordshire bull terrier, Staffordshire bullterrier
    English breed of strong stocky dog having a broad skull and smooth coat
    American Staffordshire terrier, American pit bull terrier, Staffordshire terrier, pit bull terrier
    American breed of muscular terriers with a short close-lying stiff coat
    type of:
    terrier
    any of several usually small short-bodied breeds originally trained to hunt animals living underground
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