mastiff

[US]/'mæstɪf/
[UK]/'mæstɪf/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. a large breed of dog known for its strength and fierceness, also referred to as a mastiff

Phrases & Collocations

tibetan mastiff

Example Sentences

All young mastiffs bought from our garden are enclosed with studbook and ID.

The mastiff barked loudly at the strangers.

He trained his mastiff to be a guard dog.

The mastiff's powerful build made it an excellent protector.

The mastiff's loyalty to its owner is unmatched.

The mastiff is known for its protective instincts.

She adopted a mastiff from the animal shelter.

The mastiff's deep bark echoed through the forest.

The mastiff's intimidating presence kept intruders away.

The mastiff's protective nature makes it a popular choice for families.

The mastiff's size can be intimidating to some people.

Real-world Examples

Leo yawned. " The sea is wet, the sun is warm, and the menagerie hates the mastiff" .

Source: A Song of Ice and Fire: A Feast for Crows (Bilingual Edition)

I have English mastiffs, three of them.

Source: Celebrity Cat and Dog Interview

Look at the race and dray-horse, or at the greyhound and mastiff.

Source: On the Origin of Species

All through, Ludwig keeps up the comparison of Bismarck with his mastiffs.

Source: Southwest Associated University English Textbook

But now, aroused like a mastiff, he broke into a rage against the master who had struck him unjustly.

Source: Southwest Associated University English Textbook

Of course, Prince is from a royal line of dog- tectives, all canines are pretty arf-fective, at leash mastiff the time.

Source: CNN 10 Student English May 2017 Compilation

The mastiff is a big dog with a smooth coat. He is the best kind of dog for watching the house and frightening away robbers.

Source: British Students' Science Reader

14. How does he resemble his two mastiffs?

Source: Southwest Associated University English Textbook

The Carabineers, judging that it would be very difficult to catch him, sent a large Mastiff after him, one that had won first prize in all the dog races.

Source: The Adventures of Pinocchio

Bobi is a Portuguese mastiff from Portugal and at 30 years old, he has now been named the world's oldest living dog by the Guinness World Records.

Source: CNN 10 Student English February 2023 Compilation

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