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