pit bull

common noun

from English pit, 'pit' and bull 'bull' because after fights between dogs and bulls, they were used in dog fights in pits.

Definitions

Synonym

pit bulldog

Hyperonyms

canidéchien domestiquechien d'attaque

Hyponyms

american pit bull terrierbouledogue américainStaffordshire bull terrierStaffordshire terrier américain

Translations

  • germangerman:Pit Bull
  • englishenglish:pit bull
  • spanishspanish:pitbull