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We had an old Victrola with the old bulldog they used to have there. The horn would come out.
Jay McShann

Meaning of "bulldog" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF BULLDOG

bulldog  [ˈbʊlˌdɒɡ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF BULLDOG

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Bulldog is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES BULLDOG MEAN IN ENGLISH?

bulldog

Bulldog

Bulldog is the name for a breed of dog commonly referred to as the English Bulldog. Other Bulldog breeds include the American Bulldog, Old English Bulldog, Olde English Bulldogge, and the French Bulldog. The Bulldog is a muscular, heavy dog with a wrinkled face and a distinctive pushed-in nose. The American Kennel Club, The Kennel Club, and the United Kennel Club oversee breeding standards. Bulldogs are the 5th most popular purebreed in the United States in 2013 according to the American Kennel Club.

Definition of bulldog in the English dictionary

The first definition of bulldog in the dictionary is a sturdy thickset breed of dog with an undershot jaw, short nose, broad head, and a muscular body. Other definition of bulldog is an official who accompanies the proctors on ceremonial occasions. Bulldog is also a fixed-interest bond issued in Britain by a foreign borrower.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH BULLDOG


bandog
ˈbænˌdɒɡ
bird-dog
ˈbɜːdˌdɒɡ
birddog
ˈbɜːdˌdɒɡ
coondog
ˈkuːnˌdɒɡ
coydog
ˈkɔɪˌdɒɡ
firedog
ˈfaɪəˌdɒɡ
fogdog
ˈfɒɡˌdɒɡ
hangdog
ˈhæŋˌdɒɡ
hopdog
ˈhɒpˌdɒɡ
hot-dog
ˈhɒtˌdɒɡ
lapdog
ˈlæpˌdɒɡ
overdog
ˈəʊvəˌdɒɡ
seadog
ˈsiːˌdɒɡ
sheepdog
ˈʃiːpˌdɒɡ
sundog
ˈsʌnˌdɒɡ
underdog
ˈʌndəˌdɒɡ
wardog
ˈwɔːˌdɒɡ
watchdog
ˈwɒtʃˌdɒɡ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE BULLDOG

bulla
bullace
bullace grape
bullae
Bullamakanka
bullary
bullate
bullbaiting
bullbat
bullbrier
bulldog ant
bulldog breed
bulldog clip
bulldogger
bulldoze
bulldozer
bulldust
bulldyke
buller
bullet

WORDS THAT END LIKE BULLDOG

attack dog
black dog
Canaan dog
chili dog
consumer watchdog
Eskimo dog
eye dog
French bulldog
German shepherd dog
gun dog
hot dog
Newfoundland dog
Polish Lowland sheepdog
Portuguese water dog
put on the dog
search dog
shepherd dog
top dog
water dog
working dog

Synonyms and antonyms of bulldog in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «bulldog» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF BULLDOG

Find out the translation of bulldog to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of bulldog from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «bulldog» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

斗牛犬
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

bulldog
570 millions of speakers

English

bulldog
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

बुलडॉग
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

البلدغ
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

бульдог
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

bulldog
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

কুকুরবিশেষ
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

bouledogue
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Bulldog
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Bulldogge
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ブルドッグ
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

불독
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Bulldog
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

chó đực
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

புல்டாக்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

बुलडॉग
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

yiğit
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

bulldog
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

buldog
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

бульдог
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

bulldog
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

μπουλντόγκ
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

bulhond
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

bulldog
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

bulldog
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of bulldog

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «BULLDOG»

The term «bulldog» is very widely used and occupies the 15.279 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «BULLDOG» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about bulldog

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3 QUOTES WITH «BULLDOG»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word bulldog.
1
Bikram Choudhury
I have both English bulldog determination and Bengal tiger strength.
2
Jay McShann
We had an old Victrola with the old bulldog they used to have there. The horn would come out.
3
Sylvester Stallone
In a contest between me and a bulldog, you would say the bulldog is cuter.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «BULLDOG»

Discover the use of bulldog in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to bulldog and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Stinky the Bulldog
***USA Book News Best Book of 2007 in the Children's Picture Book - Paperback Fiction Category*** Stinky the Bulldog moves into a new neighborhood and can't wait to make some new friends.
Jackie Valent, 2005
2
Bulldog's Big Day
While looking for a job, Bulldog tries being a firefighter, a window washer, a sign painter, and a bookseller before finding just the right job for himself. Includes recipe for oatmeal-carrot cookies.
Kate McMullan, 2011
3
Owen's Ape & Darwin's Bulldog: Beyond Darwinism and Creationism
Conventional wisdom is that Huxley discredited Owen, yet this book makes clear that Owen's anatomical claims had much more support than most historians and philosophers of science assume.
Christopher Ernest Cosans, 2009
4
Bulldog Drummond
Mustered out of the British army after the first World War, Hugh "Bulldog" Drummond finds peacetime life "incredibly tedious".
Herman Cyril McNeile, 1999
5
Bulldog Drummond
Fearless, resourceful and debonair, Drummond could easily have been the father of James Bond.In the first four novels of the series, Bulldog Drummond, The Black Gang, The Third Round and The Final Count, all of which are contained within ...
Sapper, 2007
6
The Bulldog
An introduction to this dog, which includes its history, development, uses, and care.
Charlotte Wilcox, 1998
7
The Return of Bulldog Drummond
While staying as a guest at Merridale Hall, Captain Hugh ‘Bulldog’ Drummond’s peaceful repose is disturbed by a frantic young man who comes dashing into the house, trembling and begging for help.
Sapper, 2009
8
Bulldog Bats
An introduction to the appearance, behavior, and habitat of bulldog bats, whose split, drooping upper lips resemble those of their namesake.
Emily Raabe, 2003
9
Bulldog Won't Budge
Eric is very excited about his new bulldog, Meatball, but he is disappointed when Meatball turns out to be slow and lazy and does not want to do tricks or play with him.
Tui Sutherland, 2009
10
French Bulldogs: Everything about Purchase, Care, Nutrition, ...
Each book in this large series is individually written by a specialist, and though the information is authoritative, the text is clear and straightforward, easy for every pet owner to understand. [back cover] Information and advice to help ...
D. Caroline Coile, 2005

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «BULLDOG»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term bulldog is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Watch: Mischievous bulldog betrayed by friend
KUSA – A bulldog who thought he had committed the perfect crime found himself back in the dog house after the mastiff who he thought was a ... «9NEWS.com, Jul 15»
2
Bulldog hits back at Nii Soul for "worst manager" tag
Nii Soul in an entertainment pundit's discussion was recorded saying he believes Bulldog's career as a manager, would have been more fruitful ... «GhanaWeb, Jul 15»
3
Bulldog baseball at Hoover moved to Friday
Patrick Shelby/The CourierOttumwa catcher Brok Hopwood comes off the field during CIML Metro Conference baseball action against Des ... «Ottumwacourier, Jul 15»
4
Bulldog's Bite: Queensland fans, start the abuse now
I have seen enough this year to come forward and make a bold prediction - the 2015 grand final will be an all-Sydney affair. MORE: The Lurker reveals Hodko's ... «Sportal.com.au, Jul 15»
5
Bulldog Field work is back on track after wet May
“We anticipate being on Bulldog Field and working out on the stadium field.” Jones hopes that preseason practice on the new turf pays off ... «The River Cities Sunday Tribune, Jul 15»
6
Two bulldog brothers look for loving home
RENO, Nev. -- Although Kimberly Wade couldn't be with us today she still wanted to introduce us to a couple of dogs that need a good loving ... «FoxReno.com, Jul 15»
7
Veteran Dog's good news, but pup sidelined
WESTERN BULLDOGS veteran Dale Morris has avoided surgery on a fractured jaw and is a chance to face Gold Coast in Cairns on Saturday. «AFL.com.au, Jul 15»
8
Simply put! BET is not for Africans – Bulldog
Lawrence Nana Asiamah Hanson alias Bulldog has fired critics for mocking his golden boy Shatta Wale for not getting nominated for any award ... «Citifmonline, Jul 15»
9
What Makes The Bulldog Corporate Social Responsibility PR …
Bulldog Reporter has announced 17 winners of its 2015 awards program, which have gone to a number of deserving companies who have ... «Justmeans, Jul 15»
10
Former Bulldog Griffin will go from coach back to player
Earlier this year, the former Mississippi State football player was hired by new Madison Central High School football coach Brad Peterson to ... «The Commercial Dispatch, Jul 15»

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« EDUCALINGO. Bulldog [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/bulldog>. Apr 2024 ».
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