Definition of Bulldog

Bull´dog`
n.1.(Zool.) A variety of dog, of remarkable ferocity, courage, and tenacity of grip; - so named, probably, from being formerly employed in baiting bulls.
2.(Metal.) A refractory material used as a furnace lining, obtained by calcining the cinder or slag from the puddling furnace of a rolling mill.
a.1.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.


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