bulldog

/ˌbʊlˈdɔg/

/ˈbʊldɒg/

Other forms: bulldogs; bulldogging; bulldogged

Definitions of bulldog

1. noun

   a sturdy thickset short-haired breed with a large head and strong undershot lower jaw; developed originally in England for bull baiting
   synonyms: English bulldog

   types:

   French bulldog

   small stocky version of the bulldog having a sleek coat and square head

   type of:

   working dog

   any of several breeds of usually large powerful dogs bred to work as draft animals and guard and guide dogs
2. verb

   attack viciously and ferociously
   type of:

   assail, assault, attack, set on

   attack someone physically or emotionally
3. verb

   throw a steer by seizing the horns and twisting the neck, as in a rodeo
   type of:

   conquer, get over, master, overcome, subdue, surmount

   get on top of; deal with successfully