mastiff
noun/ˈmæstɪf/
Frequency rank: #19,020 most common English word
Meaning
a large, heavy breed of dog with a broad head and drooping ears, traditionally used as a guard dog.
Example sentence
The security guard walked the grounds each night with mastiff by his side, a massive dog that deterred any intruders.
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