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Thesaurus: mastiff

A breed of large dogs noted for strength and courage. There are various strains, differing in form and color, and characteristic of different countries.

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  1. n. A breed of large dogs noted for strength and courage. There are various strains, differing in form and color, and characteristic of different countries.
  2. n. an old breed of powerful deep-chested smooth-coated dog used chiefly as a watchdog and guard dog
  3. A breed of large dogs noted for strength and courage. There are various strains, differing in form and color, and characteristic of different countries. Mastiff bat (Zoöl.) , any bat of the genus Molossus; so called because the face somewhat resembles that of a mastiff.
  4. A breed of large dogs noted for strength and courage. There arevarious strains, differing in form and color, and characteristic ofdifferent countries. Mastiff bat (Zoöl.) , any bat of the genusMolossus; so called because the face somewhat resembles that of amastiff.
  5. n:100 n. an old breed of powerful deep-chested smooth-coated dog used chiefly as a watchdog and guard dog