pitbull
pit bull terrier
noun peet-BOOL Rare
Origin: English 'pit bull', from 'pit' (fighting pit) + 'bull'
Usage Note
Pitbull (also written pit-bull) in France is classified as a category-1 dangerous dog under a 1999 law, requiring a muzzle in public and a permit. The breed often appears in media discussions about dog-attack legislation. The plural is pitbulls.
Examples
"Le pitbull doit porter une muselière en public."
Natural Translation
The pit bull must wear a muzzle in public.
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