pit bull terrier

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pit bull terrier

See American Staffordshire terrier.

pit bull terrier

(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Breeds) a dog resembling the Staffordshire bull terrier but somewhat larger: developed for dog-fighting; it is not recognized by kennel clubs and is regarded as dangerous. It is not allowed in some countries, including the UK Also called American pit bull terrier

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pit bull terrier - American breed of muscular terriers with a short close-lying stiff coat

American pit bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Staffordshire terrier

bull terrier, bullterrier - a powerful short-haired terrier originated in England by crossing the bulldog with terriers

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pit bull terrier

n → Pitbullterrier m

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