BULLDOGS

Noun

bulldogs

plural of bulldog

Source: Wiktionary


BULLDOG

Bull"dog`, n.

1. (Zoöl.)

Definition: A variety of dog, of remarkable ferocity, courage, and tenacity of grip; -- so named, probably, from being formerly employed in baiting bulls.

2. (Metal.)

Definition: A refractory material used as a furnace lining, obtained by calcining the cinder or slag from the puddling furnace of a rolling mill.

Bull"dog`, a.

Definition: Characteristic of, or like, a bulldog; stubborn; as, bulldog courage; bulldog tenacity. Bulldog bat (zo'94l.), a bat of the genus Nyctinomus; -- so called from the shape of its face.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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